African Initiative
African Initiative is a Moscow-based news agency launched in September 2023. While presenting itself as a platform to promote mutual understanding between Russia and Africa, the outlet has rapidly become one…
The Global List of State Media
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Argumenty i Fakty
Argumenty i Fakty, known as AiF, is a weekly socio-political newspaper headquartered in Moscow. Established in 1978 by the All-Union Organisation “Znanie” (“Knowledge”), it quickly evolved from a Soviet-era informational outlet…
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Pelita Brunei
Pelita Brunei Brunei · Quick Facts SC All three conditions met 1956 First issue 15 February 3×/week Print · online daily 96/180 RSF 2026 · 52.58 Ownership Not a separate…
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VTC Digital Television
Established in 2004, Vietnam Digital Television (VTC) has evolved into a prominent nationwide broadcaster with a multi-channel portfolio catering to diverse audiences. VTC operated a total of 18 television channels, many of which were…
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State and Public Media in Asia in 2024
For the third consecutive year, the state and public media landscape in Asia has remained largely unchanged. The region boasts a high level of diversity, yet change is limited for…
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State and Public Media in Eurasia in 2024
The Eurasian region presents significant challenges for state-controlled media. Traditional media outlets, such as television and radio, are the dominant players in these countries, with extensive reach and a significant…
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State and Public Media in Europe in 2024
Europe leads the way in terms of editorial independence in state and public media. However, there has been a continued decline in the percentage of independent public and state media…
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State and Public Media in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024
The state control model is the dominant paradigm throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, with over three-quarters of the 66 state and public media companies surveyed in the region falling…
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State and Public Media in MENA Region in 2024
The state and public media in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are subject to strict government oversight, with 95% of the surveyed media outlets lacking editorial independence….