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Cape Verde calls for reflection after fall in press freedom index
The Cape Verdean President said today that the drop of Cape Verde in the index of freedom of the press of the international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) should make everyone reflect.
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"Today's news tells us that Cape Verde has dropped eight positions in the press freedom 'ranking': may this classification serve as a stimulus for reflection on our responsibilities as a State, media outlets, journalists, civil society, citizens", said José Maria Neves.
The President of the Republic was invited by the Cape Verdean Journalists' Union (AJOC) to a session commemorating World Press Freedom Day.
In his speech, the head of State called for a commitment to "the quality of journalism that is done so that 'non-news' does not trample over news, which is based on facts", he said.
Faced with "an increasingly complex and diverse society", he also defended "greater specialisation of media professionals" and called for "more investigative journalism, even admitting the difficulties that may arise along the way".
Journalism could help solve crimes and clarify recurring accusations of "vote buying" in elections, he said.
The suggestion was made in a year in which Cape Verde will hold local elections.
The ranking produced annually by the organisation Reporters Without Borders is one of the most internationally renowned on the subject.
In today's edition, Cape Verde drops from position 33 to 41 out of 180 countries.
The report criticises the strong influence of the State in the sector, including in the appointment of directors of public bodies, the self-censorship installed and the limitations on access to information.
Even so, in comparison with the panorama in West Africa, "the country stands out in the region for a work environment favourable to journalists".
Read Also: Press freedom threatened in Africa by violence against journalists (Portuguese version)
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