On World Radio Day, members of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) send an audio message calling on governments in the region to ensure that radio operates freely and independently.
This statement was originally published on africafex.org on 13 February 2017.
On the occasion of this year’s World Radio Day, which is being celebrated under the theme “Radio is You,” members of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), call on governments in the region to ensure that radio operates freely and independently; highlights the essential role of radio in society and challenges citizens to engage actively in governance through radio.