African Journalism Education Network

Connecting journalism educators and practitioners across Africa in collaboration with Fojo Media Institute, @Sida and @Journ_SA.

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@SPUKenya launches a PhD in Communication as the @EACA_Comms conference tackles AI in education, academic integrity, media freedom and Africa’s role in shaping emerging technologies.

Read more: https://t.co/pU7aKL3Uru

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From a new @ucl and @AIMS__Network toolkit for ethical AI education and reports from @EACA to threats to information integrity, the latest AJENda explores the forces reshaping media, communication and the global flow of news.

Read more: https://t.co/RYfmjKu3EP

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Guinea-Bissau’s post-election crisis and pressure on independent media raise a bigger question: How do journalism schools prepare the next generation to report when institutions are under pressure?

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With AI, social media and misinformation spreading fast, we asked journalism students why journalism education still matters.

Read what what students, including journalist @Chriseldalewis and a recent @MidlandsState graduate had to say: https://t.co/djpGEG8peH

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Amahle-Imvelo “Jaxx” Jaxa is making current affairs easier to understand, one “Howzit” at a time. From research and verification to her cautious use of AI, Jaxa offers a glimpse into how news consumption is changing.

Read More: https://t.co/Rf522UjeYM

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Day 3: https://t.co/0K5H0AZNaM

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From 12-14 August 2026, journalists, educators, and media practitioners gathered in Mauritius for the annual AJEN Round Table, under the theme "Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities".

DAY 1: https://t.co/7f1ewgRO0u

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Day 2: https://t.co/apLqdhKP3b

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Day 2 of the #AJENRoundtable2026 continues with a workshop on AI in journalism led by @iMisikoh.

The session will explore how AI tools are being applied in today’s newsrooms and what they mean for the future of journalism.

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#AJENRoundtable2026 Day 1

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Up next at the #AJENRoundtable2026: the Adenauer Media Lecture, “Video Didn’t Kill the Radio Star. AI Won’t Kill Us.”

Prof Claudia Nothelle of @hs_magdeburg will explore what AI means for the future of journalism and media.

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@mbcmaurice @mbcmaurice is committed to providing news in the public interest, creating awareness and sharing knowledge.

“This responsibility extends well beyond daily headlines,” says Chadien-Sungeelee.

#AJENRoundtable2026 #JournalismEducation #Mauritius

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It's Day 1 of the 2026 AJEN Round Table in beautiful Mauritius!

This year, we're exploring how we can reimagine African journalism education in a time of technological disruption and possibility.

#AJENroundtable2026 #Mauritius

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We’re kicking off the keynote address “Stepping Up the Collaboration Between Universities and Newsrooms” at the #AJENRoundtable2026 with Selvina Chadien-Sungeelee, Responsible Officer News at @mbcmaurice

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🗓️ 12 - 14 August
Journalism and communication educators from across Africa gather in Mauritius for the 2026 AJEN round table.

Programme: https://t.co/HQAbdVy3ha
Attend online: https://t.co/QEay92PwQY

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The July AJENda is out, looking ahead to our round table in Mauritius (12-14 August) and featuring interviews with broadcaster Criselda Lewis, political communicator Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa, new research and the latest publications in media studies.

👉Read: https://t.co/3CzyRGzaTv

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How should journalism education respond to a fast-changing technological and media landscape?

From 12-14 August, educators, researchers and practitioners will gather in Mauritius for the 2026 AJEN round table to tackle that question.

👉Read: https://t.co/4eorouK0Ls

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Global university enrolment has more than doubled since 2000 but access to higher education remains unequal. A new @UNESCO study reveals how income, gender, geography and displacement continues to shape accessibility.

Read More: https://t.co/QqApvBund5

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What happens when we shift our focus from mainstream media to the voices on the margins?

"Media on the Margins in South Africa" examines the overlooked practitioners and institutions playing a vital role in democratic communication.

Read More: https://t.co/imoiEJMM74

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The future of African journalism is female but too many women leave the profession before reaching newsroom leadership. The Women Media Leaders of Tomorrow programme is helping change that in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.

Read More: https://t.co/NP5xmWjMY1