Journalism in a State of Constant Crisis: Exhaustion, Adaptation & Democratic Self-Assertion

by Ajen admin | Jul 21, 2026 | articles, events

By Susanne Fengler  At the annual conference of the International Communications Association (ICA) 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...

As Guinea-Bissau’s democracy falters, journalism education becomes more vital than ever

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...

East Africa’s landmark media research initiative delivers publications and new knowledge

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...

What the History of Argentine Television Teaches Us About the State, Market Power, and the Media

by Ajen admin | Jun 1, 2026 | articles

The logos of the four television stations in Buenos Aires in 1981. Source: Personal archive By Joaquín Sticotti At a time when the foundations of democracy are being tested worldwide, it is important to understand the role media systems have played in recent...

Rethinking Communication in the Crisis of Democratic Institutions

by Ajen admin | Jun 1, 2026 | articles

Prof. Otfried Jarren (left) at the opening panel of the DGPuK. From left: Prof. Birgit Stark, Prof. Annika Sehl, Prof. Marlies Prinzing, Dr. Stefan Schmitt. Image by Susanne Fengler. By Susanne Fengler Democratic institutions are faltering—and with them, journalism...