MOZAMBIQUE Sector I: Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, are effectively protected and promoted 1.1. Freedom of expression, including freedom of the media, is guaranteed in the constitution and protected by other pieces of legislation. Analysis: Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom are enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique, specifically through its Article 48. Such freedoms are effectively promoted and guaranteed by the Law Nr. 18/91 of 10 August, generally known as Media Law (Press Law). Individual scores: 5; 5; 5; 5; 5; 5; 4; 3; 5; 5 Average score: 4.7 1.2. The right to freedom of expression is practiced and citizens, including journalists, are asserting their rights without fear. Analysis: Fear depends on each person given the fact that there is nothing to impede the exercise of the above right. The environment in which one operates is effectively democratic. Even in journalistic circles, where there are those clearly stating that they do have fear, one observes that such fear is related to expectations by specific media professionals. However, in practice and objectively, nothing exists that could raise fear. As one moves away from the country’s capital, Maputo city, one observes the clear existence of some indications and symptoms of fear among media practitioners, due to the lack of respect for Media Freedom (Press Freedom) by certain politicians. A journalist working in Quelimane, Zambézia’s Provincial Capital, was dismissed from his position as head of a government media organisation for refusing 2 African Media Barometer - Mozambique 2007