Mozambique its authors accountable, which can create an environment of fear among citizens. members of the Frelimo party in Quelimane, in Zambézia province, while covering the session of the provincial committee of the same party; (3) unknown individuals stole work equipment from a Miramar journalist at his house in the city of Tete; The law on electronic transactions was seen by many as an instrument to control and intimidate critics, as it provides for criminal accountability of people who circulate offensive messages. (4) an independent newspaper, Horizonte, was evicted from its facilities in Cabo de Delgado and its employees were hired by a newspaper of the Municipal Council of Pemba, capital of the province. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018 As mentioned above, the year 2018, due to the electoral cycle that begins, could be difficult for the media. For example, between January and February of this year, four cases of violations of press freedom have been reported, namely: (1) threats and intimidation against Radio Encontro, belonging to the Catholic Church, based in the city of Nampula, coming from ‘high-profile people’ during the coverage of the midterm elections in the municipality of Nampula; (2) the equipment of the Diário da Zambézia journalist was confiscated by So This is Democracy? 2017 65