By Mitchell Gallagher, Wayne State University Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in […]
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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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A new report by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) sheds light on how Ugandan news outlets tackle the critical issue of road safety. The study, which examined coverage across three major daily newspapers, three television stations, and two online platforms, reveals both areas of focus and potential gaps. The research period spanned from […]
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As we commemorate this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, under the global theme “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls,” it is imperative to address the persistent and pervasive violence and harassment faced by women journalists. Violence against women in journalism not only jeopardises their safety and well-being but also […]
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A new study titled “I Thought You Are Beautiful: Uganda Women Journalists’ Tales of Mob Violence on Social Media” unveils the alarming extent of online violence faced by women journalists in Uganda. Conducted by journalism scholars Gerald Walulya and Florence Namasinga Selnes, the research reveals that social media platforms have become breeding grounds for coordinated […]
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Carlos Diaz Ruiz, Hanken School of Economics Deceptive online content is big business. The digital advertising market is now worth €625 billion, and their business model is simple: more clicks, views or engagement means more money from advertisers. Incendiary, shocking content – whether it is true or not – is an easy way to get […]
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As Zimbabwe holds its 2023 elections, young creatives are taking to social media like YouTube to discuss politics and to create comic spoofs and critiques that speak back to the country’s autocratic government. One notable social commentator is Taffy Theman (Tafadzwa Ngubozabo), who hosts a popular YouTube channel that uses comedy, music and a mock […]
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Ylva Rodny-Gumede, University of Johannesburg How can the news media represent women’s voices better? The answer might be in a recent report, “From outrage to opportunity: How to include the missing perspectives of women of all colors in news leadership and coverage”. The report was written by Luba Kassova, the award-winning evidence-based storyteller, and commissioned […]
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