President Adama Barrow receives Media Freedom Award from Star TV for commitment to press freedom and transparency, emphasizing importance of a strong media sector in democracy and national development during the launch of the station’s new headquarters.

President Adama Barrow receives Media Freedom Award from Star TV for promoting press freedom and transparency. He emphasizes the importance of a strong media sector in democracy and national development at the launch of Star FM/TV's new headquarters in Gambia.

In 2024, Africa saw an increase in imprisoned journalists, with Eritrea and Egypt leading the continent. Governments used anti-state charges, criminal defamation, and false news allegations to silence journalists, while Tunisia and Nigeria exploited cybercrime laws to prosecute them. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned these practices and called for reforms to protect media freedom.