Moses Rono, a BBC Monitoring voice, discusses the profound impact of Trump's administration on global media, particularly the funding cuts to crucial outlets like Voice of America. He highlights the long-term damage these cuts pose to independent journalism, viewed as a gift to dictators. The conversation reveals how authoritarian nations may exploit the resulting media vacuum, especially in regions like Africa. Rono emphasizes the critical need for diverse media sources to counter state narratives and misinformation in today's complex information landscape.
