Medias et decratie au Mali. Le journalisme dans son milieu

In: La politique africaine, Issue 97, p. 18-32

Abstract

The Malian press, having played a crucial role in March 1991, was granted near-total freedom of expression for a decade. This resulted in a significant growth of the media. With the emergence of electoral pluralism, close links were forged between the press & nascent political formations. Corruption & opportunism flourished. As increasing numbers of unqualified journalists & amateur radio stations have joined the fray, the media sector has become less & less professional. Attempts to impose some manner of order -- by outside lending agencies, national regulatory bodies & within the profession itself -- have for the most part failed. Adapted from the source document.