SECTOR 3 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent; the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster. 3.1 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community broadcasting. In the context of Angola’s legal framework, radio and television are treated separately, under sections 48 and 60 of the Press Law respectively. The law provides that the two sectors are exercised “by the state and other public and private entities”. In the case of television, paragraph 3 of the respective section states that “special legislation regulates licensing mechanisms and the conditions for television broadcasting”. The law does not provide for the three-tier system of broadcasting recommended by the Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa and by the African Charter on Broadcasting, namely the distinction between public, private/ commercial and community sector. In fulfilment of the provisions of section 60, paragraph 3 of the Press Law, a draft proposal of the future Television Law has been drawn up. This instrument, however, is still at the stage of deliberation and has therefore not yet been passed into law. There is no up-to-date broadcasting legislation in Angola. The current law is old and requires updating. Civil society associations can operate community radio stations, but this is restricted to Angolan citizens only. 104 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ANGOLA 2010