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Ghana’s anti-LGBTIQ+ bill is being challenged in the supreme court. Why the decision to broadcast it live matters

Godfried Asante, San Diego State University Ghana’s Supreme Court is live televising its proceedings on the country’s controversial anti-LGBTQI+ bill. This was on the request of Ghana’s attorney general, who cited public interest and transparency. The bill was passed by the country’s parliament in February 2024 amid global furore and local outcry. The bill criminalises […]

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New study reveals a complex picture of Ugandan media coverage of SRHR issues

A new study by Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), titled “Report on Ugandan Media Coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights,” examines how Ugandan media portrays SRHR issues. The pilot study, conducted by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), analysed content across print, broadcast, and social media platforms from seven outlets between January […]

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Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad

Maxwell Maseko, University of the Witwatersrand It’s a bumper year for elections on the continent: by the end of 2024, 20 countries ought to have gone to the polls to vote in national elections. A handful of others are also scheduled to conduct local-level elections. As is the case elsewhere in the world, digital technologies […]

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A guide to making the most of your journalism internship

As the academic year draws to a close, many journalism students are on a quest to find the right internship to suit their interests and career goals.  The journalism industry thrives on practical experience, and internships offer an essential platform for building such experience. However, identifying the right internship and transforming it into a valuable experience can be challenging. This guide equips […]

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Safeguarding children online: Lessons for the media from influencer’s post

This week, a Ugandan media personality, MC Ollo (real name Stanley Odong), sparked outrage with a tweet mentioning a musician’s daughter. The tweet claimed he visited her dormitory room at a renowned all-girls school. Meant to be humorous, the post backfired spectacularly. It overshadowed MC Ollo’s reason for being at the school (an event) and, […]

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