SECTOR 1 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: ✓✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ ✓✓✓ 1.5 (2015: 2.0, 2012: 1.3, 2010: 1.3, 2008: 1.4, 2006: 1.2) 1.8 Websites, blogs and other digital platforms are not required to register with, or obtain permission from, state authorities Permission is not required to start or operate websites and other online platforms. Anyone can start a blog or website without seeking permission from the state. 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: 17 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER LESOTHO 2018 ✓✓✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓✓ 4.5 (2015: 4.8, 2012: 4.5, 2010: 4.7, 2008: n/a, 2006: n/a)