Press freedom hits its lowest level in 25 years
- Posted on April 30, 2026
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Press freedom hits its lowest level in 25 years
Press freedom has hit a 25-year low. More than half the world's countries now face difficult or very serious press freedom situations. The share of people living in countries with good press freedom has dropped significantly. The United States and Russia are highlighted for their declining press freedom. Niger saw the steepest decline in 2026.