From 3 – 5 September 2025, journalists, educators, and media innovators from across the continent gathered in Accra, Ghana, for the African Journalism Education Network’s (AJEN) fourth annual Round Table. Hosted by the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Institute of Journalism, the three-day event brought together some of Africa’s leading voices in journalism education to exchange ideas, reimagine media futures, and strengthen the continent’s storytelling networks, all captured here, in pictures.
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- Prof Sisanda Nkoala (University of the Western Cape, SA) Moderating a Panel Discussion
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- Some participants
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- The Research Interest Group, led by Profs Kruger and Fosu, in session
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- Prof Nancy Booker, Agha Khan University, Nairobi, speaking at the Conference
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- Mr. Peter Agbeko, Editor of Catholic Standard) speaking during the panel discussion on the main theme of the conference: ‘Journalism education today: Embracing change, affirming the basics and shaping the future’. The other panel members (from left): Mr. Evans Mensah, Code for Africa; Mr. Seth Bokpe, the Fourth Estate; Dr. Aurelia Ayisi, Department of Communication Studies, UG
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko (University of Rwanda) moderating a panel session on the topic: ‘Teaching for the future’
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- Prof Winston Abroampa, Pro VC, UniMAC with Jay Ralitera, UNESCO
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- Prof Nancy Booker, Agha Khan University, Nairobi, speaking at the Conference
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- Prof Amin Alhassan, Director General, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) delivering the Keynote Address
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- The MC of the Conference, Mr Abiwu Theodore Korku Mawutor, PhD student, UnimAC
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- A cross section of participants
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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Prof Nancy Booker (Agha Khan University, Nairobi) moderating a panel session on the main theme of the conference: Journalism education today: ‘Embracing change, affirming the basics and shaping the future’. The panel members (from left): Mr. Evans Mensah, Code for Africa; Mr. Seth Bokpe, the Fourth Estate; Dr. Aurelia Ayisi, Department of Communication Studies, UG; Mr. Peter Agbeko, Editor of Catholic Standard)
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko and some participants
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- A cross section of participants
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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Leaders of Interest Groups (AJEN Board Members) Presenting Reports
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- Prof Ralph Akinfeleye (University of Lagos) and other participants
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- The Research Interest Group, led by Profs Kruger and Fosu, in session
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko (University of Rwanda) moderating a panel session on the topic: ‘Teaching for the future’
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- Group Picture of participants
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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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- Mr. Ebenezer Assumeng, PhD student, UniMAC, contributing to the discussion
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- A section of participants
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- Some participants
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- Prof Claudia Nothelle, Magdeburg University interacting with Prof Margaret Jjuuko (University of Rwanda)
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- Professional Development Interest Group, led by Prof Nancy Booker, in session
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- Prof Ralph Akinfeleye, University of Lagos, Nigeria
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- Participants
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- Dr Theodora Adjin-Tettey (from the Durban University of Technology) with Dr Solace Yawa Asafo from UniMAC
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- Prof Modestus Fosu, UniMAC: LOC Chair of the Round Table and Adenauer Media Lecture
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- Prof Christiana Hammond, Rector, Institute of Journalism, UniMAC, Prof Ralph Akinfeleye, University of Lagos; and Prof Margaret Jjuuko, University of Rwanda
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- from the left: Prof Christiana Hammond, Rector, Institute of Journalism, UniMAC; Mr Peter Otu Akah (Social Media Influencer), Jay Ralitera, UNESCO; Prof Winston Abroampa, Pro VC, UniMAC
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- The President of Ajen (right) and some participants
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- Dr Theodora Adjin-Tettey (from the Durban University of Technology) making a point
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko, University of Rwanda
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- Panel discussing the topic: How should journalism educators navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI?
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- Participants listening to a presentation
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- Dr. Yaw Gyau, Dean, Faculty of Applied Language Studies, UniMAC
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- A section of some participants
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- Sofie Gulberg, AGILE
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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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- Two participants from Ghana
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- Panel discussion on the topic: ‘Teaching for the future’ with Prof Jjuuko moderating
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- Campus Media Interest Group in session
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- Group picture of participants
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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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- Cross section of conference attendees at the VC’ Conference Room, UniMAC
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- Campus Media Interest Group in session
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- A section of some participants
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- Mr. Hendrik Sittig, Director, KAS Regional Media Programme for sub-Saharan Africa
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