AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPress Freedom & Courts: France’s Disclose journalist Ariane Lavrilleux faces a reopened case over an investigation, with RSF warning of “criminalisation of journalism.” US Visa Crackdown: The Trump administration is shortening foreign journalist visas to fixed limits, while press groups warn it will chill global coverage. Journalism Under Pressure (Africa): Zambia detained ZNBC reporter MacPherson Mukuka over a secret audio recording under cyber laws. Media Business: India’s D. B. Corp reported Q1 FY27 net profit up 24.6% as ad and circulation revenue held steady. Investigations & Accountability: A new Uncovered series, “Townfall,” uses data to map “Accountability Deserts” where local scrutiny is missing. Sports Media: FIFA is reportedly expecting record World Cup revenue of $15B, driven by hospitality and ticketing fees. Local Media Impact: Arkansas TV is reshuffling PBS schedules, sparking backlash from public broadcasters’ supporters.
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