Title: Media regulation during election period: press conference highlights bans
Introduction :
The Higher Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC) recently held a press conference to discuss media regulation during this electoral period. The president of the institution, Christian Bosembe, recalled the prohibitions concerning the treatment and dissemination of subjects linked to the electoral campaign. This article aims to review the main declarations and issues addressed during this conference.
1. Prohibitions relating to the electoral campaign
The president of the CSAC insisted that at present, the electoral campaign is not yet officially authorized. Consequently, it is prohibited for the media to cover and broadcast subjects linked to this campaign, such as the announcement of the candidates, their political visions or even their constituency. This ban aims to avoid any disorder and allow political actors to present their political offers in a fair manner.
2. Media already involved in disseminating electoral issues
Despite the ban in force, many media outlets, including RTNC, have already started broadcasting subjects related to the electoral campaign. The president of the CSAC strongly condemned this practice and reiterated that disorder will not be tolerated. He urged media bosses and news directors to avoid covering these topics before the official launch of the election campaign in November.
3. Implications for candidates
The president of the CSAC also underlined the consequences for candidates who have already started to show their numbers to solicit the votes of the population. These actions are considered propaganda before the election campaign and are therefore not authorized. It is essential that political actors respect the rules so that voters can make their choice with full responsibility during the official campaign.
Conclusion :
The press conference of the president of the CSAC highlighted the prohibitions concerning the treatment and dissemination of subjects linked to the electoral campaign in the pre-electoral period. It is crucial that the media respect these rules in order to preserve the fairness of elections and allow political actors to present their political offers in a fair manner. The official campaign will be launched in November, providing the opportunity for candidates to make their visions known and allowing voters to make an informed choice.