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Legislation to fight ‘fake news’ and cyber-crimes across Sub-Saharan Africa endangers press freedom

The repositioning of two prominent journalists sparks further concern of government interference at the Tongan public broadcaster.

Canada’s public broadcaster asks government for funding increase of $400million to draw similarities with the BBC’s funding model.

A proposed Information Bill in Fiji may limit both media and citizens’ ability to access information.

Cabinet disagreements over state control and amendments further delay the institution of a new public broadcaster in Israel.

In a new challenging political climate, journalists in Spain advocate for a new way of organising and looking at public media.

Thai media face further restrictions as Prime Minister gives sweeping powers to broadcast and press regulators.

The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned about freedom of the press and media independence in the Maldives after a sustained period of government pressure upon critical news outlets.