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The cost of cracking down on press freedom in Africa

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April 30, 2026

As governments in places like Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger and Tanzania fight terrorism and dissent, press freedom is becoming collateral damage. Journalists are warning of consequences that could deepen insecurity.

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