by Ajen admin | Apr 14, 2026 | articles
Compiled by Elva Nziza, for AJENda and Afromedia.network. We present a short selection of publications of interest to the African communications and media studies research community. Communication for Social Change in Sub-Saharan Africa: Amplifying the Marginalised...
by Ajen admin | Apr 14, 2026 | articles, events, Opportunities
Theme: Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities 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...
by Ajen admin | Apr 13, 2026 | articles
By Enock Sithole Non-governmental organisations (NGO) are increasingly stepping in to train journalists in climate change reporting across Africa, filling a gap left by universities and journalism schools that have yet to systematically incorporate the subject into...
by Ajen admin | Apr 13, 2026 | articles
By Susanne Fengler A new research project at the Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism is examining how BRICS+ actors influence professional standards and editorial practices. China and Russia are systematically expanding their media presence in Africa,...
by Ajen admin | Apr 13, 2026 | articles
By Richmond Acheampong Disinformation is not a buzzword. It is a systemic crisis undermining truth and destabilizing societies across Africa and around the world. By design, disinformation deliberately spreads falsehoods to deceive populations, manipulate behaviour...
by Ajen admin | Apr 13, 2026 | articles, Opportunities
A new training initiative targeting French-speaking countries in the Indian Ocean is seeking to reshape how environmental and climate change stories are reported, moving beyond reactive coverage towards deeper, more analytical journalism. The programme, coordinated by...
