0R]DPELTXH interested in boosting media professionalism, interested in deepening skills in specific fields of research. REJOPAM – parliamentary reporter’s network and association of judiciary reporters – and IKWELI – investigative journalism institute – are an example of how specialisation is becoming an issue of greater concern among the class. This is an encouraging signal from the media as it nurtures expectations of a vibrant and effective media community that will challenge the next of level of barriers. Legal reform is urgent for the media and citizens to benefit from it. Access to information law, press law, penal code, the revision of the constitution of Mozambique and broadcasting law are crucial for a freer media landscape. Having these laws approved will need concerted efforts from all media civil society in order to secure accurate and appropriate reforms. 2QWKH0DFHTXHVVH FRPPXQLW\UDGLR In early afternoon of 12 October 2012, the Mayor of Manica town, Mr. Moguem Candieiro, ordered the closure of Macequesse Community Radio using the Municipal Police Force. The 6R7KLVLV'HPRFUDF\" Macequesse Community Radio is owned by the Macequecesse Manica Community Association (ACOMAM) and is member of the National Forum of Community Radio (FORCOM). After having turned down the broadcaster, the Municipal Police remained on the scene in order to prevent from local broadcasters and radio technicians to turn it on again. A brigade from FORCOM was shipped from Maputo to Macequesse to check on the situation and confirmed that the radio premises and the broadcaster remained inaccessible as they also confirmed the presence of the police force. In fact, the conflict between Candeeiro and the radio Macequecesse ran back in 2005 when the community radio professionals begun reporting on peoples’ complaints on his governance. A weekly one-hour long radio program aired people’s concerns and criticism on his nontransparent governance, especially with regard to tender awarding. On the other hand a newly elected non-corrupt governing body of the association has been in place for almost six months. This meant that Mr. Candeeiro had lost ground and influence over the radio and no could longer dictate or