Humans over algorithms: Wits Centre for Journalism to host SACOMM 2026

As the digital divide shifts from access to agency, the upcoming South African Communications Association (SACOMM) 2026 conference is set…

Zimbabwe Positions Journalism at the Centre of AI-Driven Development

By Mr Nkosana Dube Government officials, international partners, newsroom leaders and journalism educators convened at the Bronte Hotel for Zimbabwe’s…

EACA 2026 conference to reimagine communication in Africa

The East African Communication Association (EACA) will host its 16th conference in Kenya, with organisers promising a broad, cross-cutting conversation…

CoMMPASS Conference: E-learning offers opportunities for African journalism education

By Sharon Kyatusimiire, Peninah Nalubega, Chisomo Sumani, Anthony Kizza, and Bill Dan Arnold Borodi After three years, the EU-funded project…

In the classroom and on the frontline: African universities redefine ‘excellence in journalism education’

Across Africa, from bustling metropolitan universities to smaller regional campuses, journalism classrooms are grappling with a pressing question: what does…

Study shows how election disinformation exposed deep social faultlines in four African countries

By Enock Sithole A groundbreaking multi-country study has revealed how coordinated disinformation campaigns exploited social and political fault lines during…

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