CTRL+J Africa: Battle for Press Freedom – Political Power & Internet Shutdowns

Panel 4: Battle for Press Freedom – Political Power & Internet Shutdowns

Moderated by
Dr Marystella Simiyu, Africa Senior Legal Advocacy Officer, International Press Institute, Kenya

Speakers
Dr Tabani Moyo, Regional Director, Media Institute of Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
Janet Gbam, Senior Programme Officer, Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression, ARTICLE 19 Senegal & West Africa
Nora Mbagathi, Executive Director, Katiba Institute, Kenya

With only 4 African countries ranked as satisfactory on RSF’s World Press Freedom Index, this panel explores growing threats to press freedom in Africa, including legal harassment, state surveillance, and internet shutdowns. It also spotlights strategies media organizations and civil society are deploying to regain control of journalism and protect freedom of expression.

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