Namibia Ranks 23rd Globally in Press Freedom, Second in Africa

Namibia has ranked 23rd out of 180 countries globally and second in Africa in press freedom.

This is according to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

The latest index shows Namibia rising from 28th position in 2025, with its overall score improving to 76.97, placing it among the world’s top-performing countries on media freedom.

The country continues to rank strongly across key indicators, particularly in security (20th globally, 93.17) and the legal…