In Portugal, in the aftermath of the pandemic, and with trust in news still high, overall interest in news fell significantly. Meanwhile, the rebranding of a news channel has changed competitive dynamics in a very packed market for TV news channels.

Presidential and congressional elections have dominated media coverage this year amid widespread concern about misinformation. High social media and smartphone usage in Colombia is pushing more big players to invest in digital.

In Chile, presidential elections and the writing of a new constitution have taken centre stage amid controversy and some misinformation. The media has at times struggled to come to terms with these increasingly polarised national debates.

The media market in Greece is characterised by digital fragmentation, lack of trust in news, high perceptions of undue influence, and high use of social media for news.

Nigeria's media scene is characterised by state and private broadcasters, popular international brands and more than 100 national and local print titles. The enormous popularity of social media has brought greater diversity but also an explosion of misinformation.

The introduction of the digital tax in 2021 and enhanced measures to curb the spread of online hate speech as Kenya heads to an August election have impacted the media.