News
Ajen publishes a monthly newsletter, called AJENda, to keep colleagues aware of changes to the journalism landscape in Africa from an academic, research and professional point of view.
Reforming African journalism towards a decolonial and epistemic journalism
In “Reforming African Journalism: Towards a Decolonial and Epistemic Journalism”,Mpêkè-Ntonga Métila Me Nyodi argues that African journalism remains shaped by colonial-era structures and Western ways of knowing. This, he suggests, limits the media’s ability to centre African voices, knowledge systems and agency.
AJEN to Hold Online AGM and Vote on Constitutional Amendment
The African Journalism Education Network (AJEN) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Friday, 21 November, at 12 noon (South African time). Members will receive a Zoom invitation separately and are encouraged to register as indicated in the invitation.
Dr Sisanda Nkoala: building bridges between journalism academia and the newsroom
When Professor Sisanda Nkoala talks about journalism, she speaks with the authority of someone who has been both behind the microphone and at the lectern.
Mauritius Media Trust pioneering climate journalism training
The Mauritius Media Trust, a long-standing institution dedicated to advancing journalism in the island nation, has taken a significant step toward becoming a regional hub for climate change and science journalism in the Indian Ocean region.
New leadership and new vision for global journalism education
The global community of journalism educators has elected a new leader to steer the World Journalism Education Council (WJEC) into a new era of collaboration and academic renewal. Professor Pascal Guénée of the Institut Pratique du Journalisme, Paris-Dauphine University, was elected Chairperson of the WJEC Steering Committee for the 2025–2028 term at the recent World Journalism Education Congress held in San Francisco, United States.
Rising alarm in the information environment: global experts warn of worsening conditions
A new major international survey by the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) has spotlighted mounting pessimism among researchers about the health of the world’s information environment. According to the report titled “Trends in the Information Environment: 2025 Expert Survey Results”, the majority of respondents now believe things are getting worse, faster than ever before.
Teaching journalism and communication in Africa: A shared classroom or separate paths?
As the African media landscape evolves under the pressures of digital change, misinformation, and political contestation, journalism education across the continent is also undergoing transformation. Yet, one question continues to spark debate among educators and practitioners: Should journalism and communication be taught as one discipline or as separate fields?
Whose news is it anyway? African journalists criticised for echoing Western stories
Grab a local newspaper or tune into a news bulleting on radio or television, looking for news from other African countries, originating from a newsroom on the continent, chances are you will draw a blank. When South African television bulletins lead with the latest U.S. election drama while ignoring a deadly flood in Mozambique, it raises a nagging question: whose news matters?
AJEN goes to Utrecht
The African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) was received with warm interest at the AGM of its sister organisation, the European Journalism Training Association (Ejta), held in Utrecht in the Netherlands in mid-October.
Building Resilience: Stress and Trauma Education for African Journalism Schools
When news breaks, journalists are often the first to witness distress, conflict, and tragedy yet the psychological dimensions of their work remain underexplored in journalism education. To address this gap, the Fojo Media Institute, through its global consortium, has launched a new initiative to co-design new extracurricular courses focused on stress and trauma in journalism education across Africa and beyond.
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.
AIJC shaping into a landmark in journalism education
The 2025 African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), hosted by Wits University, is shaping up to be a major platform for advancing journalism education and professional development across the continent.
The Status of Journalism Education in Africa
By Google Gemini AI The African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) roundtable which was held on 3-5 September, at the University of Media, Arts and...
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.
SACOMM 2025: building a community of collaboration and creativity
The recently concluded 2025 South African Communication Conference (SACOMM) in Gqeberha has been hailed as a resounding success, having brought together more than 130 delegates from across South Africa and beyond. For the Local Organising Committee (LOC) chair, Dr. Janelle Vermaak-Griessel, the highlight of the conference was the strong sense of community enjoyed throughout the event.