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Freedom of the Press - Sao Tome and Principe (2002)

Status: Free
Legal Environment: 1
Political Influences: 3
Economic Pressures: 15
Total Score: 19

Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 65
Religious Groups: n/a
Ethnic Groups: Mestico (Portuguese-African), African minority
Capital: Sao Tome

Press freedom guarantees in the constitution are respected. One state-run and six independent newspapers are published. No law prevents private broadcasting but the state controls the only radio and television stations, as well as the domestic press agency. Opposition parties receive free air time. Newsletters and pamphlets criticizing the government circulate freely.

Topics: Freedom of expression,