New Power Centers in African Journalism

New Power Centers in African Journalism

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,...
Meet Your Colleague: William Tayeebwa

Meet Your Colleague: William Tayeebwa

By Kemiso Wessie  Whether in a lecture hall, a research fellowship abroad, at conferences, and beyond, Dr. William Tayeebwa is committed to using media to tip the scales towards peace.  As Senior Lecturer in journalism and communication at Makerere University in...
New PhD and MA programmes at UCU and UR powering on

New PhD and MA programmes at UCU and UR powering on

By Enock Sithole The recently introduced programmes in journalism, media and communication studies at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) and the University of Rwanda (UR) are well underway and have now enrolled their second cohorts. The PhD programme at UCU is...