by Ajen admin | Jul 21, 2026 | articles
By Susanne Fengler In an era of polycrisis, polarisation and digital upheaval, the media usage patterns of audiences are also undergoing profound changes. News avoidance and news fatigue are increasingly raising questions about citizens’ social and political...
by Ajen admin | Jul 20, 2026 | articles, events
By Kemiso Yasmine Wessie Every one of Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa’s videos starts with a simple, familiar and unmistakably South African greeting: “Howzit.” Whether she’s unpacking the national Budget Speech, the State of the Nation Address, tensions between Iran,...
by Ajen admin | Jul 20, 2026 | articles
By Dr Enock Sithole When political transitions stall and democratic institutions come under pressure, one profession often finds itself on the front line: journalism. That is the lesson emerging from Guinea-Bissau, where months of political uncertainty following the...
by Ajen admin | Jul 20, 2026 | articles, events
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 (AJEN) to be held in Mauritius under the theme Reimagining African journalism education in a time...
by Ajen admin | Jul 20, 2026 | articles
By Dr Enock Sithole Two years after the launch of an ambitious initiative to strengthen journalism, media and communication research in East Africa, the project is beginning to produce tangible results, including scholarly publications, innovative research and...
by Ajen admin | Jul 20, 2026 | articles
By Dr Enock Sithole When Uganda Christian University (UCU) celebrates the graduation of the first doctoral candidate from its pioneering PhD in Communication Studies programme later this year, the occasion will mark more than an academic milestone. It will represent...
