Panelists examine the challenges to independent media leading up to Kyrgyzstan's October election and the outlook for press freedom in the wake of a decade of political instability and polarization.

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Ales Michalevich, pro-democracy activist and former Belarusian presidential candidate, discusses the current political environment in his country.

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In his presentation, Dr. Ibrahim Lipumba reflects on Tanzania’s achievements and the challenges ahead as we mark the 50th anniversary of Tanzanian independence.

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How do local media react when their fellow journalists come under attack? How can an independent press play its crucial role as a pillar of democracy and overcome challenges in places such as Sudan and South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya? The discussion examined the development of unions and media associations as well as the international donor community’s role in supporting independent media in East Africa.

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