- For years proponents of democracy have argued that press freedom is not only part of democracy but democracy itself. To this group of scholars, free news media is an integral part in the democratisation of any given government because with free speech comes stability. In line with this school of thought, selected governments around the world have dedicated their might and power to preserve press freedom while others continue to limit it. As a Rwandan journalist who has lived, practiced and been subjected to the after effects of a total fall over, I find it imperative that the truth be told and effort made to ensure press freedom is not only embraced in this country but that pract…