Mali Sector 2: 2.1 The media landscape is characterised by diversity, independence and sustainability. A wide range of sources of information (print, broadcasting, internet) is available and affordable to citizens. Analysis In addition to the national radio and its 6 regional stations, there are two hundred and ten (210) private FM radio stations throughout the country. The print media in French comprises 170 independent newspapers with about fifty appearing more or less regularly; there is also the state media including the daily national newspaper in French and other newspapers in local languages, such as Kibaru, Xibaaré, Kabaru edited by the Malian Press and Advertisement Agency targeting rural populations. About 150 foreign encoded television stations broadcast in Mali. The government no longer has a monopoly in the broadcasting industry. Consequently, a private broadcasting network with an ambition to transmit all over Africa was set up in 2004. The national television coverage rate is approximately 75%. Three (3) foreign radio programmes are fully or partially relayed by local stations. A variety of information sources is available. Individual scores: 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5. Average score: 4.8 (2006=4.1) 2.2 Citizens’ access to domestic and international media sources is not restricted by state authorities. Analysis There is no regulation on the rebroadcasting of foreign radio and television programmes in Mali. In addition to foreign newspapers and international FM radio stations, there are three (3) companies that ensure the broadcasting of foreign television station networks. Le Baromètre des Média Africains - Mali 2008 9