Liberal parties on the African continent usually find themselves operating in circumstances of varying degrees of repressive government action and political turmoil. Despite this, they continue to boldly represent the liberal view and champion the liberal cause on the continent. For this they deserve commendation.
As liberals, we believe that the right to freedom of expression is fundamental to the existence and consolidation of democracy. Central to freedom of expression, is the freedom of the press. Sadly though, it is this critical aspect of democracy that is so frequently undermined and attacked by various governments across Africa.
The purpose of the ALN Freedom of Expression Campaign is to unite the liberal political parties throughout Africa behind one common cause, with a view to profiling both the work of the ALN and the liberal ideology in general. It is hoped, that by creating a common political issue, we shall in some way impact the political discourse on the continent and turn the attention of the world to the repression of civil liberties in Africa.