Total political censorship exists in national media

Daily newspaper circulation 3 per 1000 people

PUBLISHING AND BROADCAST MEDIA

		Main national newspapers		There are 2 daily newspapers, Le Nouvelliste and Le Matin
		Television stations		5 services: 1 state-owned, 4 independent
		Radio stations		18 services: 1 state-owned, 17 independent

Under military rule, the media were largely controlled through intimidation. The transition to democracy promised, but failed to deliver, a more open press.

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004