The dynamics of information control are further complicated by the stark contrast between state-owned outlets, such as Radio Centrafrique, which largely function as government mouthpieces, and the handful of privately owned and community media outlets attempting to maintain independence. Independent broadcasters, notably Radio Ndeke Luka, often walk a tightrope, providing crucial information to the populace while navigating persistent pressure and threats to their operational capacity. This governmental control extends into the digital realm, where the authorities occasionally resort to internet blackouts or the deliberate throttling of connection speeds to disrupt the dissemination of information, particularly outside the capital, Bangui. Though sophisticated digital surveillance is less pervasive than in some neighbouring states, regulations targeting social media are increasingly used to justify the arrest of individuals deemed to be spreading "false news."