Batswana back media’s watchdog role, split on whether there is press freedom
Sunday Standard Batswana back media’s watchdog role, split on whether there is press freedom A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that majority of Batswana support the media’s role as a government watchdog and value media freedom, although the country remains sharply divided over whether journalists are truly free to operate without interference. The survey paints a nuanced picture of a country long regarded as one of Africa’s more stable democracies. […] The post Batswana back media’s watchdog role, split on whether there is press freedom first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
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Batswana back media’s watchdog role, split on whether there is press freedom
A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that majority of Batswana support the media’s role as a government watchdog and value media freedom, although the country remains sharply divided over whether journalists are truly free to operate without interference.
The survey paints a nuanced picture of a country long regarded as one of Africa’s more stable democracies. While most Batswana back an aggressive watchdog press, many also believe media freedom has deteriorated in recent years.
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The post Batswana back media’s watchdog role, split on whether there is press freedom first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter
