As the year comes to a close, The Liberalist reflects on the major events that shaped the state of press freedom in Africa
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was marked by widespread press repression, with over 300 violations recorded, including journalist arrests, media raids, and a sharp decline in Nigeria’s press freedom ranking.
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