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"Any public authority that exercises powers in the areas of broadcast or telecommunications regulation should be independent and adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political or economic nature."

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ACHPR: Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa, art. 7

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Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa

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An independent body to regulate election broadcasts may be established.
The state should ensure that all public regulatory agencies are independent and protected from interference.