Ivory Coast: University research questions the legitimacy of the ANP among journalists

A study conducted by journalist Yao Moïse Katumbi, presented on October 12, 2026, at the University of Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, highlights mixed perceptions of the National Press Authority (ANP) among Ivorian journalists. While 90% see the ANP’s role as essential and a majority believe it improves journalistic quality, only 47.5% consider it impartial and 55% find its decisions fair. Journalists also call for better communication from the ANP, especially those whose media outlets have been previously scrutinized by the authority.