Podcast explores press freedom in Africa

As journalists around the world face challenges in the line of duty, the latest edition of Update-1 examines the state of press freedom in Africa.

In this episode of the National Press Club's podcast, Club Broadcast/Podcast Team member Lincoln Smith interviews journalist Oral Ofori, an award-winning Ghanaian-American digital media producer, blogger, freelance journalist, entrepreneur and writer, based at Ghana’s embassy in Washington.

Ofori, the founder of the U.S.-based communication consultancy The African Dream, highlights his journalism career and discusses which countries on the continent have the highest and lowest levels of press freedom. He also spotlights changes that have occurred over time in both print and broadcast media in Ghana and elsewhere in Africa.

Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. In addition to being posted on the Club website, Update-1 can be found on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Tunein and Spotify by searching for "NPC Update-1." Comments about any Update-1 podcast can be emailed to [email protected].