Journalists covering a past event. [File, Standard] Nothing beats the power of a media ecosystem built on the foundation of effective regulation and commitment to protecting the public interest. For any media system to flourish, it must be rooted in strong ethos achieved through professionalism, best practices and constant learning from peers. Within the East African Community (EAC), the spirit of collaboration has been evident each time media stakeholders from member countries meet in Arusha, Tanzania, to share ideas and experiences. The last get-together was during the second Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit in July 2025. What usually emerges from these interactions…