media freedom

Nigerian public media should be independent to promote democracy

Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), talked about the current state of public broadcasting in Nigeria, calling for structural changes.

Political interference continues at Croatia’s PSB

New report calls for balanced coverage and independence of Croatian public broadcaster, HRT, ahead of crucial parliamentary election in September.

Political conflict in Israel over the institution of Public Service Broadcaster

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

Calls for transformation of public media in Spain

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

Maldives government forces critical news website to close

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.