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Our correspondent Sam Bradpiece look into the mixed Press Freedom rankings for Africa.
World Press Freedom and the rise and risks of African Journalism
In tonight's edition: France admits for the first time that French soldiers murdered a top Algerian independence figure then covered up the crime. And in South Africa, a top sponsor of South Africa's Love Island TV series pulls out of the production following outrage over the predominantly white casting in a country where 80% of people are black; And finally, an anti-poaching unit in South Africa has set up smartphone surveillance in a nature reserve to invite everyone with an internet connection to watch out for endangered species at the Kruger National Park.
African newspapers are feting a day of glory for the continent. In today’s international press review we have a look at how the world’s papers is reacting to Africa’s first time hosting the World Cup. FRIDAY, 11th JUNE 2010
Elena Servettaz, Geneva correspondent for the Russian radio station Ekho Moskvy (Echo of Moscow) was France 24 guest for the World Press Freedom Day.