This publication presents the proceedings of the 5th Annual Africa Lecture on Media and Society, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) . The lecture, held in 2024, continued ACME’s tradition of providing a platform for critical reflection on the evolving relationship between media and society in Africa. Since its inauguration in 2014, […]
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On 8 November 2017, the African Centre for Media Excellence held its 4th annual lecture on media and politics in Africa. The lecture was delivered by Dr Willy Mutunga, 14th Chief Justice of Post- Independence Kenya and the 1st President of the Supreme Court. Drawing on his personal and professional experience, he discussed the conceptual and […]
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African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) announces its fourth annual lecture under the theme “Media and Politics in Africa”. The main purpose of the lecture series is to explore the relationship between media and politics amidst changing technological, demographic, and political conditions on the continent. Dr Willy Mutunga, the former chief justice and president of […]
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Media in Africa should make itself relevant to the development agenda of the continent by offering meaningful criticism of policy and by stopping its obsession with politics, a top media development expert said on Wednesday in a lecture in Kampala. “I am convinced the media in Africa requires a serious rethink,” said Mr Eric Chinje, […]
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African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) announces its third annual lecture under the theme “Media and Politics in Africa”. The main purpose of the lecture series is to explore the relationship between media and politics amidst changing technological, demographic, and political circumstances on the continent. Mr Eric Chinje, a former World Bank spokesman for Africa […]
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On 18 November 2015, Ms Fatuma Abdulahi, a Somali intellectual, media manager and journalist delivered the African Centre for Media Excellence 2nd annual lecture on media and politics in Africa. She discussed the impact social media has had on political discourse, democracy and inclusivity on the African content.
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Speaking at the at the second annual Media and Politics lecture at Golf Course hotel in Kampala Abdulahi, said it is only the poor or non-existent physical infrastructure that slows down the speed with which like-minded Africans can network and share ideas.
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