As the year comes to an end, a potent resolution should echo through the minds of journalists and media architects: In 2024, we reclaim truth. This is not a mere aspiration; it’s a necessity in a world drowning in a flood of misinformation. The stakes have never been higher. Fabricated narratives warp public discourse, fuel […]
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The year 2023 has been a stark reminder of the dangers journalists face globally. As we step into 2024, safeguarding journalists must not be relegated to mere lip service or treated as a fleeting buzzword. It must become an unwavering commitment, a cornerstone of every news organisation’s ethical and operational framework. The reasons for this […]
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The challenges that plagued the media landscape in recent years are certain to follow us in 2024. Journalists worldwide face significant difficulties such as financial instability, technological disruption, and an increased focus on online engagement. This has led to stagnant wages, disappearing benefits, and a lack of job security, making it difficult for professionals to […]
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In 2024, the chorus of demands for media accountability must rise above mere buzzwords and translate into concrete action. The fractured landscape of misinformation and eroded trust calls for a fundamental shift in how journalism operates. Accountability, long invoked as a lofty ideal, can no longer be a distant echo; it must become the guiding […]
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For journalists caught in the whirlwind of chasing deadlines, hunting sources and crafting headlines, it’s easy to forget the simplest, most potent question in a reporter’s arsenal: the question “Why?” While it might seem obvious, the relentless pursuit of this single word is the difference between reporting and understanding. It’s the key that unlocks context, […]
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The promise of personalised newsfeeds and tailored recommendations has morphed into a double-edged sword for journalism. While algorithms keep users engaged, they often do so by reinforcing existing biases and creating journalistic echo chambers. Operating within these information bubbles, journalists can be exposed mainly to familiar ideas, potentially restricting their access to challenging viewpoints and […]
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The African Centre for Media Excellence, in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, is undertaking a two-year project to improve the reporting skills of journalists, media professionals, and agricultural stakeholders in East Africa. The project focuses on sustainable renewable energy solutions for agricultural development and aims to enhance communication channels, foster better engagement with […]
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This explainer is produced as part of ACME’s two-year project, implemented in partnership with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, to enhance communication channels, foster better engagement with stakeholders, and improve public awareness of renewable energy technologies. Highlights Off-grid solar energy systems are a solution to energy poverty and climate change. 70 million more people gained […]
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