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May 2022
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Is press freedom changing in Ethiopia an...

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Each day, Africa Daily brings you fresh stories thanks to journalists from across the continent. Their ability to get to the bottom of what’s going on depends on whether they can work freely and safely. But this isn’t always guaranteed. To mark World Press Freedom Day, Alan is talking to two colleagues in countries where press freedom appears to be moving in different directions. Many journalists in Tanzania feel that reporting has become less difficult since President Samia Suluhu Hassan came to power last year. But in Ethiopia, covering the news has become even harder since conflict spread in 2020. So, what does World Press Freedom Day mean in these two countries?

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