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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- Sofie Gulberg, AGILE
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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 Nancy Booker, Agha Khan University, Nairobi, speaking at the Conference
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- Some participants
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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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- A cross section of participants
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- The Research Interest Group, led by Profs Kruger and Fosu, in session
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- A section of some participants
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- Prof Nancy Booker, Agha Khan University, Nairobi, speaking at the Conference
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- A section of participants
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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) making a point
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- The Research Interest Group, led by Profs Kruger and Fosu, in session
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- Campus Media Interest Group in session
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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Prof Modestus Fosu, UniMAC: LOC Chair of the Round Table and Adenauer Media Lecture
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- Dr. Yaw Gyau, Dean, Faculty of Applied Language Studies, UniMAC
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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Prof Claudia Nothelle, Magdeburg University interacting with Prof Margaret Jjuuko (University of Rwanda)
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- Prof Winston Abroampa, Pro VC, UniMAC with Jay Ralitera, UNESCO
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- Panel discussing the topic: How should journalism educators navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI?
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- The President of Ajen (right) and some participants
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- Group picture of participants
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- Professional Development Interest Group, led by Prof Nancy Booker, in session
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- Leaders of Interest Groups (AJEN Board Members) Presenting Reports
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- A cross section of participants
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- Prof Sisanda Nkoala (University of the Western Cape, SA) Moderating a Panel Discussion
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- Prof Amin Alhassan, Director General, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) delivering the Keynote Address
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko, University of Rwanda
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- Campus Media Interest Group in session
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- Panel discussion on the topic: ‘Teaching for the future’ with Prof Jjuuko moderating
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- Prof Ralph Akinfeleye (University of Lagos) and other participants
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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 MC of the Conference, Mr Abiwu Theodore Korku Mawutor, PhD student, UnimAC
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- Some participants
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- Cross section of conference attendees at the VC’ Conference Room, UniMAC
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- Mr. Hendrik Sittig, Director, KAS Regional Media Programme for sub-Saharan Africa
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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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- Sofie Gulberg (from AGILE) delivering a presentation
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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 Margaret Jjuuko (University of Rwanda) moderating a panel session on the topic: ‘Teaching for the future’
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- Two participants from Ghana
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- A section of some participants
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- Group Picture of participants
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- Participants listening to a presentation
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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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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- A participant contributing to the discussion
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- Mr. Ebenezer Assumeng, PhD student, UniMAC, contributing to the discussion
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- Prof Margaret Jjuuko and some participants
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- Prof Franz Kruger, President of AJEN
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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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