On World Press Freedom Day, the conversation often centres on journalists’ rights and the necessity of an independent press. Yet an equally urgent question lingers beneath the surface: who owns the platforms through which our voices are carried? Across Africa, local governments are at the frontline of service, engagement and trust. They must inform, listen and respond. Yet many rely almost entirely on external media to reach citizens. This depen…
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