The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index 2026 for Africa highlights the ongoing challenges and threats to press freedom in the region. The report reveals that despite some isolated improvements, the overall picture remains mixed, with 100 out of 180 countries and territories having seen their press freedom score decline.
The report also exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) and the increasing use of cybersecurity and data protection laws to monitor communications and prosecute dissent. RSF published the 2026 index on 30 April 2026. The latest ranking places African countries as follows:
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Qiraat Africa
