By The Conversation Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame recently said he was looking forward to his retirement after 23 years in power. Speaking to the press in April 2023, he claimed he “may join journalism in my old age” – a somewhat surprising choice, given the poor state of the freedom of the press in Rwanda. But the chances that Kagame will actually step down seem rather small. After a controversial referendum in 2015, Rwandans voted to extend presidential term limits, allowing Kagame to rule potentially until 2034. More recently, Kagame was re-elected to head the ruling party – the Rwandan Patriotic Front – for another five years. And…
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Africa’s shrinking space for press freedom and a growing mistrust in state institutions are pushing journalists into activism In most African countries, journalists and media organizations are faced with numerous challenges — including government censorship, restrictive laws and harassment. These challenges are making journalists to take a more active role in advocating for change and defending human rights. According to investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw, “journalism should go beyond just reporting the news” to challenging the status quo and promoting social justice. Popular for his corruption exposés, the Ghanian ace has played a crucial rule in shining light on human rights…