By AFP More by this AuthorCollapsing revenues, rising layoffs: the coronavirus crisis is battering media outlets across Africa that were already struggling for cash and often facing pressure from hostile authorities. "This challenge of Covid-19 has squeezed life from television and radio stations," said David Omwoyo, the head of the Media Council of Kenya. EMERGENCY AIDOfficials from Nigeria's journalist union said it had appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to provide emergency aid to distressed media. PROPAGANDAThe government of Andry Rajoelina in Madagascar has pushed its control even further and mandated outlets carry all official information about the pandemic. "The official information is incomplete and the state has concealed the real information which risks tarnishing its image."

Source: Daily Nation June 07, 2020 09:00 UTC