SECTOR 4 asked by the prosecutor to provide evidence concerning an article that simply reproduced the words the President of the Republic made in public. Self-censorship also happens due to pressure from large advertisers, even if it is in a subtle and indirect manner. Journalists and editors always have to think twice before publishing information that may offend a large advertiser. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 1.8 4.7 Media professionals have access to training facilities offering formal qualification programmes as well as opportunities to upgrade skills. Journalism training opportunities exist in specialized schools and faculties of the university. They provide professional and academic diplomas allowing graduates to enter the media corps Apart from these formal institutions, journalists follow induction and continuous training through seminars, even abroad for some. These types of courses are organized, more or less on a regular basis, by professional organizations such as the UPF, NGOs, some diplomatic missions and international organizations, namely UNESCO and UNICEF. The existence of these different opportunities does not mean that media institutions support basic or continuous training policies. Indeed, almost half of the journalists have no formal or vocational training outside of learning on the job. In the public media, advanced training sometimes engenders distrust and jealousy among colleagues. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER GABON 2016 105