New Book: Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication
A new edited volume, Artificial Intelligence in African Media and Communication: Reshaping Pedagogies and Professional Practice, examines AI’s implications for…
New AI toolkit for African educators and students
By Enock Sithole A new educational toolkit developed by University College London (UCL) and the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences…
The BRICS countries and the limits of South-South communication
by Augusto Santos Countries of the Global South are gaining geopolitical influence; the international order is becoming increasingly multipolar. This…
Global information environment under growing pressure as AI reshapes news consumption
By Enock Sithole The global information environment is coming under increasing pressure from artificial intelligence (AI), misinformation, political interference and…
St Paul University launches PhD programme at EACA as AI dominates discussions at the conference
By Enock Sithole The St Paul University Kenya has formally launched its PhD in Communication, positioning the institution to respond…
Beyond “Community”: Rethinking Power, Marginality and Democratic Value in African Journalism
Commentary on Franz Krüger, Sarah H. Chiumbu and Herman Wasserman (eds), Media on the Margins in South Africa (Palgrave Macmillan,…
How can humanising the journalist help build deeper connections with audiences and build trust in the press?
With public trust in journalism eroding in today’s fast-changing media landscape, a question that has grappled researcher and journalist Emilie…
Featured Articles for September 2026 edition
How can media professionals respond to misinformation before and after it spreads? In this article, F. Matanji and colleagues draw…