Articles by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
RSF report finds press freedom declining globally – with economic pressure a factor
The World Press Freedom Index 2025 records an ongoing wave of media outlet shutdowns globally. It also identifies 42 countries where press freedom is now “entirely absent”.
Canada: RSF calls on parliamentary candidates to make specific commitments to counter threats to the safety and sustainability of journalism
Traditionally a country that performs well on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, Canada is nevertheless confronting challenges to the safety of journalists and the long-term sustainability of their craft.
RSF calls for urgent international support as exiled media strive to keep informing amid repression in Nicaragua
A new report published by the Journalism in Exile Fund (JX Fund) highlights the resilience and crucial role of the 26 independent media outlets continue to report from exile.
SA Competition Commission takes on Google and Meta
The South African Competition Commission’s preliminary report recognises journalism’s value and proposes a regulatory approach to address funding challenges for online outlets dominated by Big Tech.
Sudan’s exile media – fragile sources of news about a forgotten war
Facing constant danger and uncertainty, Sudanese journalists in exile are risking everything to report the truth and need immediate protection to continue their work.
Dominica: RSF calls for investigation into journalist assault by police
Soana Benjamin made sure to clearly identify herself as a news reporter while she covered protests in the capital city of Roseau. Nevertheless, videos taken of her that day show a Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force officer verbally harassing her and grabbing her camera equipment.
News media silenced and at least seven journalists killed in Sudan’s two years of war
Media coverage in Sudan’s brutal war is being stifled as journalists face killings, arbitrary imprisonment, and escalating threats to their safety.
China: RSF calls for the release of Taiwan-based publisher Li Yanhe
He is one of the last Chinese journalists publishing books critical of the Chinese regime.