World press freedom hits new low as authoritarianism rises
30 Apr 2026, 04:12 GMT
Topic: TOP STORIES
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/world-press-freedom-hits-new-low-as-authoritarianism-rises/a-76948348?maca=en-rss-en-africa-8291-rdf
With three in four countries "problematic" or worse, the 2026 World Press Freedom Index offers a bleak picture for global media. The conditions for press freedom are rated "satisfactory" in only a few dozen countries.