Events
Journalism in a State of Constant Crisis: Exhaustion, Adaptation & Democratic Self-Assertion
At the annual conference of the International Communications Association in Cape Town in early June 2026, the panel ‘Journalism in Flux: Changing Perceptions and Narratives’ addressed a fundamental question: What happens to journalistic work when institutions become fragile, funding models collapse and democratic certainties fade?
Howzit, Here’s the News: Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa on AI, journalistic values and changing how we consume news
Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa has built an audience of almost 400 000 followers by making politics, economics and current affairs accessible for everyday South Africans. Through short-form videos that prioritise context, verification and clarity, she demonstrates how digital creators are transforming the way news is consumed while reinforcing the enduring value of credible journalism in an increasingly complex media and information landscape.
Paradise meets progress: Beautiful Mauritius hosts Africa’s journalism education roundtable
Journalism and communication academics from the continent are packing their bags for the 2026 edition of the annual roundtable of the African Journalism Education Network to be held in Mauritius under the theme Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities.
AI, mental health and journalism to dominate EACA conference
Artificial intelligence, mental health, environmental communication and journalism’s struggle to adapt to a rapidly changing digital landscape will dominate discussions when journalism and communication scholars from across the globe gather in Kenya in August 2026 for the annual conference of the East African Communication Association.
EVENT: Namibia Media and Communication Conference
The 3rd Namibia Media and Communication Conference is set to interrogate the interesting times Namibia’s media and communications space is facing. From institutional changes of the guard in newsrooms and university-focused improvements, including new programmes and increased enrolments to the country’s first female Director General taking the reins at the national broadcaster.
Ajen round table 2026
The 2026 edition of the annual round table meeting of the African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) comes to Mauritius, from 12 – 14 August 2026. And you’re invited! The event is open to Ajen members and non-members, offering opportunities to hear from industry leaders and journalism educators, to discuss important issues of common concern, to learn and network.
African investigative journalism conference heads to Kenya for first time in 22 years
The African Investigative Journalism Conference, the continent’s largest gathering of journalists, will this year be held outside South Africa for the first time since its inception more than two decades ago. The 22nd edition of the conference will take place at the Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and Communications, in Nairobi, Kenya, from 10 to 12 November 2026, marking a historic shift for the annual event that has traditionally been hosted in Johannesburg by the Wits Centre for Journalism.
EVENT: One World Media Awards
Entries are invited for the One World Media Awards, which will take place in June 2025. This is an opportunity to have your work recognised amongst the best in global journalism. The One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage from and about the global south. Stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. Each year, hundreds of entries from all over the world are judged by our panels of distinguished professionals, carefully selected from the media and non-profit sectors for their wide-ranging experience and expertise.
In Pictures: AJEN Round Table 2025
Our fourth annual Round Table turned Accra into a hub of ideas, collaboration, and bold visions for the future of African media. The three-day gathering brought together some of the continent’s most dynamic journalists, educators, and innovators. Get a visual behind-the-scenes recap of it all.
AJEN Round Table 2025: Professor Claudia Nothelle on Fake News, Fact-Checking and the Challenge of Disinformation
The African Journalism Education Network (AJEN) held its fourth annual Round Table at tUniMAC, Institute of Journalism, in Accra. A central highlight of the gathering was the Day 2 Adenauer Media Lecture, delivered by Professor Claudia Nothelle, titled “Fake News and Fact-Checking: Understanding the Mechanisms Behind Modern Disinformation,” examined how disinformation spreads in today’s digital environment, how audiences respond, and what journalism educators and practitioners can do in response.
IPIE to launch scientific panel on AI impact on economic development
The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) will host the AI Action Summit in Paris in February 2025, launching a new panel to study AI’s impact on economic development and inclusion. The summit’s theme, “public interest AI,” highlights how AI is reshaping global access to financial services, banking, housing, and employment opportunities.
Ethiopia to host the 15th EACA conference
The 15th East African Communication Association (EACA) conference will take place from August 27–29 2025, at Addis Ababa University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Ethiopia. Centered on the theme ‘Media and Communication in Africa’s Integration’, the conference aims to foster a mature, robust, and professional media and communication ecosystem across the continent.