In practice, the commitment to press freedoms often wavers. Journalists in Guinea frequently navigate a precarious path, with the threat of censorship, arrests, and harassment looming. Cases of media shutdowns, often temporary but disruptive, are not uncommon, creating an atmosphere of self-censorship as outlets and reporters weigh the risks of critical reporting. Governments have increasingly employed digital tools to control the narrative, utilising digital surveillance, implementing social media regulations, or resorting to internet blackouts, particularly during politically sensitive periods or protests, to limit the dissemination of information and curb public discourse. This makes the constitutional guarantee of press freedom a principle often observed in law but frequently undermined in its application.