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Press Freedom in Africa

August 16, 2023

Why is Africa's press under pressure? We explore the challenges faced by journalists and meet the changemakers.

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Wanjiku Mwaura
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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | News Rap on Press Freedom
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Rap the News: Press freedom

Who says there's only one way to read the news? Rappers Adogo and Mluhyaflani call out the dangers threatening press freedom ─ with a twist!

 

Five questions for: Zainab Bala

What have you always wanted to ask an investigative journalist? Favour Ubanyi sits down with Nigeria's young, award-winning filmmaker Zainab Bala ─ and brings five questions to the table.

 

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Why does journalist Anas hide behind a mask?
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Anas Aremeyaw Anas: Meeting the journalist behind the mask

From exposing corruption government officials to quack shamans, investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has done it all. His latest expose on corruption in Ghana football infamously led to the death of one of his colleagues. Now he is providing a haven for journalists who are under pressure on the continent.

 

 

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Press Freedom across Africa
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Pinwheel: Press freedom across Africa

What's the state of press freedom around the continent? We ask our correspondents in Uganda, Kenya and Ghana about the most difficult aspects of journalism, as well as the thin line between activism and journalism.

 

 

 

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Are you a journalist or an activist?
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Street Debate: Are you a journalist or an activist?

Traditional journalism hinges on the notion of objectivity. But some say there can be no objectivity in the face of injustice ─ so they openly choose to be activists. In this Street Debate Edith Kimani and her panel tackle the thin line between journalism and activism, why some choose to cross it and whether it really undermines press integrity.

 

 

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Zambia My City Livingstone
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My City: Livingstone

Zambia's former capital Livingstone remains a hub for tourists looking to explore the diverse country. Our very own tour guide Claudia Musonda shows us this historical city which sits within reach of the iconic Victoria Falls.

 

 

 

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