Médias et démocratie au Mali: le journalisme dans son milieu

In: La politique africaine, Heft 97, S. 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 and nascent political formations. Corruption and opportunism flourished. As increasing numbers of unqualified journalists and amateur radio stations have joined the fray, the media sector has become less and less professional. Attempts to impose some manner of order - by outside lending agencies, national regulatory bodies and within the profession itself - have for the most part failed. (Polit afr/DÜI)