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Sustaining the Voice of the Desert: An Overview of Funding and Sustainability Challenges Facing Community Radio In Sahara Africa
1ADELUSI, Gabriel Ayodeji, 2AKINMADE, Oyinkansola Henrietta
1,2Department of media and communication studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti
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ABSTRACT

Community radio as a platform for marginalized voices, is playing a vital role in Sahara Africa as it is being used in promoting social change in the society. However, funding and sustainability is constituting threat to the long-term viability of the community radio stations in this environment. This article provides an overview of the funding landscape and sustainability challenges facing community radio in Sahara Africa, highlighting innovative solutions and opportunity for growth.

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