African Women in Media (AWiM)

Empowering African women in media to tell impactful, inclusive stories by changing narratives through research, advocacy, and partnerships.

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AWiM26 is more than a conference. It is a space for learning, connection, collaboration and meaningful exchange.

Join women leaders, media professionals, policymakers and changemakers in Windhoek, Namibia, 3–4 December.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/8gbLcAJrHt

#AWiM26 #WomensLeadership

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It’s been a decade of African Women in Media, and we want to highlight the incredible people who have grown alongside us. You have been an essential part of our story, and now we want to feature yours in our anniversary impact video.

Submit a short video reflecting on your journey with AWiM and help us celebrate ten years of collective growth and impact.

What to share in your video:
• How AWiM has shaped your career, work, or organisation.
• Your favorite memory or milestone experience with AWiM.
• Your vision for AWiM’s next decade.

Submission details:
• Deadline: November 16
• Email: Send your video file or link to [email protected]

Event details:
Dates: 3–4 December 2026
Location: Windhoek International Convention Centre, Windhoek, Namibia.

Learn More: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

We look forward to receiving your stories and celebrating this milestone together!

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10 years of redefining media leadership across Africa.

Join us in Windhoek, Namibia, for #AWiM26 as we launch the Windhoek Framework for Inclusive Media Economies and build the next decade of sustainable, women-led media.

Dates: 3–4 Dec 2026
Get your tickets: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

For press enquiries, partnerships, and exhibitor bookings: [email protected]

#AWiM26 #WindhoekFramework

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Que signifie être une femme journaliste au Sahel ?

Derrière chaque histoire se trouve une voix, une perspective et une femme qui ose faire la différence.

Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire enrichissant qui explorera les réalités, les défis et les expériences des femmes journalistes au Sahel, avec la participation de trois voix remarquables du Burkina Faso, du Niger et du Tchad.

Thème : Être femme journaliste au Sahel

Date : Jeudi 5 novembre 2026
16h00 – 17h00 GMT (Heure du Sénégal)
Plateforme : Zoom

Intervenantes :

Maimouna Guira – Burkina Faso

Samira Sabou – Niger

Alphonsine Madjilène – Tchad

Participez à la conversation. Ensemble, amplifions les voix qui façonnent le journalisme au Sahel.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant :
https://t.co/Z76C9zzMkf

#SahelKunafoni #FemmesJournalistes #Journalisme #Sahel #LibertéDeLaPresse #RSF

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Assoc. Prof. Agaredech J. Gemeda – Lecturer, Addis Ababa University

Join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in Windhoek, Namibia, from 3–4 December 2026!

Register now: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #AWiM10Years #WomenInMedia #MediaLeadership #AfricanJournalism #Windhoek2026 #MediaViability

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We are thrilled to welcome these incredible minds to the AWÍM26 African Women in Media Conference!

Looking forward to insightful conversations and transformative sessions with:

Dr. Janine M. Deselaers – Postdoc Fellow, Centre for Information Integrity in Africa (CINIA), University of Stellenbosch

Zoé Titus – Executive Director, NMT Media Foundation

Ijeoma Thomas-Odia – Journalist & Gender Specialist, The Guardian, Nigeria

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More of our speakers:

Keziah Githinji – Lecturer, United States International University-Africa

Dr. Clare Cook – Head of Journalism and Media Viability, International Media Support

Kelvin D. Dabengwa – Project Coordinator & Administrative Consultant, Kutunga Design Academy and Innovation Lab

Laure Nganlay – Community of Practice Focal Point

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Ime Enang – Chief Executive Officer, The Conversationalist Limited

Ndeye (Borso) Tall – Investigative Journalist &Senior Researcher - GIZ

Palesa Mashego – Junior Academic, University of South Africa

Date: 3–4 December 2026

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Register & Learn More: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInMedia #MediaInnovation #Namibia2026

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Meet the Thought Leaders Joining Us at AWiM26!

We are thrilled to announce an incredible lineup of speakers taking the stage for the 10th Anniversary African Women in Media Conference in Windhoek, Namibia!

Swipe through to meet our featured speakers:

Ntakirutimana Assoumani – Sustainable Journalism Coordinator, Fojo Media Institute

Lilys Njeru – Journalist, Nation Media Group

Laiatu Bamaiyi – Journalist, Advocate, and Researcher, Bamaiyi General Service

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More of our amazing speakers:

Folake Oyebade – Lead Volunteer and Community Mobilization Officer, FAME Foundation for Girls and Women Empowerment

Dr. Amina Salihu – Deputy Director, MacArthur Foundation Africa Office

Date: 3–4 December 2026

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Register now: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

Don't miss out on empowering sessions, impactful discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders from across the continent and beyond!

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #AWiM10Years #WomenInMedia #MediaLeadership #Windhoek2026

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Meet the Trailblazing Speakers Joining Us at AWiM26!

We are thrilled to unveil another incredible lineup of leaders, advocates, and experts speaking at the 10th Anniversary African Women in Media

Join us in welcoming:

Christine Sayo – Senior Global Advisor, Brand and Communications, Ipas

Wangu Ngari – Climate Communications Specialist (Consultant)

Exploit Ofem – Finance and HR Manager, FAME Foundation for Girls and Women Empowerment

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More of our amazing speakers:

Mathews Kalaya (Deputy Director of Sanitation and Hygiene, Ministry of Health and Sanitation)

@wairimugitau8 (Lecturer & Founder, Daystar University & SAFARI Podcast)

Farida Atei (Operations & Business Sustainability Manager, Kutunga)

Dec 3–4, 2026 |
Windhoek, Namibia

Details & Registration: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInMedia #Namibia2026

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This year’s AWiM is nothing short of amazing with our remarkable speakers sharing insights, innovation, and leadership!

Featured Speakers:

Yvonne Ogieomo Eweka (Social Development Professional)

Caroline Makumbe (CEO & Co-Founder, Kutunga Design Academy and Innovation Lab)

Wambere Nyagah (Product Manager, Kutunga Design Academy and Innovation Lab)

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More speakers

Abdou Khadir Seck – Journalist, Le Soleil.

Mamadou Ramata Diallo – PDG, I-Check.

Dr. Ivy Gikonyo – Manager, EIDR Unit, Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInMedia #MediaLeaders #Windhoek2026

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We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary lineup of speakers taking the stage at AWiM26 in Windhoek, Namibia from 3 – 4 December 2026!

Join us as we welcome these inspiring leaders, storytellers, and change-makers:

Hayat Gashaw – Journalism and Communication Student, Jimma University.

@PKMbukwa –
Communications Professional .

@_yasmin_ahmed_3 – Cofounder and Director of Programs, FemTech Initiative.

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Some of our amazing speakers:

Siphiwe Mohammed – Lecturer, University of Eswatini

Enatnesh Muluken Fetene – Lecturer, Debremarkos University

Olabanke Goriola – Doctoral Researcher / Founder & Executive Director (TSI), Northwestern University / The Shade Initiative

Date: 3–4 December 2026

Location: Windhoek, Namibia

Info & Registration: https://t.co/MWgUKAy2Ym

#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInMedia #10thAnniversary #Namibia2026 #MediaLead

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Meet our phenomenal speakers for #AWiM26!

As African Women in Media celebrates its 10th Anniversary, we are proud to highlight these incredible leaders shaping media, research, and academia across the continent:

Lister Namumba-Rikhotso – Programme Manager (Monitoring, Research & Analysis), Moxii Africa

Prof Sibongile Mpofu – Lecturer, National University of Science & Technology

Khutso Sigauke – Programme Manager, Media Development & Diversity Agency (MDDA)

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What does it take to fund stories that drive gender equality and create lasting change?

Join African Women in Media (AWiM) for Funding Storytelling for Gender Equality: Media, Power and Change, a live conversation exploring the power of storytelling in advancing gender equality and the role of funding in amplifying these important narratives.

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Format: Live Online Session

Be part of the conversation. Register now via https://t.co/HWhcVvFhoK.

#AWiM #GenderEquality #MediaAndGender #Storytelling #MediaForChange

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We are LIVE!

AI & Ethics in Newsroom Responses to Online Harm, protecting journalists from AI-generated threats, digital abuse, and platform gaps.

10:00 AM WAT
Join on Zoom: https://t.co/bd3I87Nd79

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ONE DAY TO GO!

Join African Women in Media (AWiM) for an insightful webinar on Funding Storytelling for Gender Equality: Media, Power and Change.

Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM WAT
Register now: https://t.co/HWhcVvFhoK

Don’t miss this important conversation on the power of media to drive gender equality!

#AWiM #GenderEquality #StorytellingForChange