Independent journalism in Mozambique is facing considerable legal, political, and economic pressures as the country’s hard-fought democratic gains of the past three decades come under increasing strain. This pressure on journalism was among the top-line findings of a four-day mission to Mozambique conducted by the International Press Institute (IPI) in August 2022. 

During this mission, a high-level IPI delegation led by IPI Executive Board Chair Khadija Patel met with a range of stakeholders, including government, media, journalists, diplomats, and civil society, to assess the challenges faced by the media and to support independent journalism in the country. 

READ OUR MISSION REPORT HERE

On January 17, IPI is hosting an online panel to discuss the main findings of our mission and the key challenges journalists and independent media in Mozambique face, as well as our recommendations for strengthening the environment for press freedom in the country.

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE

Speakers:

  • Ernesto Nhanale, Executive Director, MISA-Mozambique
  • Tom Bowker, Editor, Zitamar News
  • Amy Brouillette, IPI Director of Advocacy

Opening remarks:

  • Christoph Plate, Director, Media Programme Subsahara Africa, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)
  • Gavin Nardocchio-Jones, High Commission of Canada in Mozambique

Moderator: Scott Griffen, IPI Deputy Director

Press freedom under strain in Mozambique