The latest report by Reporters Without Borders, published this Friday, May 2, reserves a notable evolution for Senegal. The country has made a significant leap in the world’s world freedom classification, from 94th to 74th place out of 180 countries in just one year.
This advance testifies to a significant improvement in the press situation in Senegal, which now obtains a score of 59.43. This progression is underlined in the RSF report, which estimates the state of press freedom in the world each year. A full report on this ranking can be consulted on the site of our colleagues from Sud Quotidien, a source recognized for its expertise in information.
The document, widely expected in the media and human rights world, offers an encouraging perspective for the Senegalese media landscape, often criticized in the past for restrictions or pressure on journalists. This rise in 20 places confirms a number of reforms and efforts in favor of freedom of expression.
In 2024, Senegal occupied the 94th position, a rank which aroused certain concerns among defenders of press freedom. Thanks to tangible advances, the country restores its coat of arms on the international scene, a trend highlighted by the South Daily.
