Journalism in a Global Context | Perspectives from Africa

EJTA Teachers’ Conference

By Veye Tatah 14. August 2019 Events

The Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism and the Institute of Journalism at TU Dortmund University, Germany, warmly invite you to the 2019 Teachers’ Conference of the European Journalism Training Association (EJTA)!

By Inter Press Service 28. August 2018

Senegalese Immigrants Face Police Brutality in Argentina

Senegalese immigrants began to arrive in Argentina in the 1990s and most of them joined the group of street vendors in Buenos Aires and other cities. But in recent months, they have suffered police brutality, denounced as a campaign of racial persecution.

By Veye Tatah 23. May 2018

Perspectives on the EU-Africa Relationship

For years, negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the European Union and the ACP nations (Africa, Caribbean, Paciﬁc) have been stalled. According to the EU, EPAs should promote the economic development of these countries and help lift people from poverty.

Youth of Africa, It’s Time for a Peaceful Revolution!

By Veye Tatah 23. May 2018

Has Democracy Degenerated into an Instrument of Power Politics?

By Meli Tangang 2. January 2018

By Inter Press Service 28. August 2018

Blue Economy Movement Gains Traction in Africa

Countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Mauritius, Comoros, Madagascar and the Seychelles–which has already established the Ministry of Finance, Trade and the Blue Economy–are recognising the need to diversify their economies.

Hunger and Food Insecurity Plague the Lives of Millions in Africa

By Inter Press Service 28. August 2018

EAC member states warned against fronting selfish and National interests

By Eliane Apio 11. July 2018

By Veye Tatah 13. March 2018

Spring School on Media and Migration in Dakar 2018

Migration being one of the pressing issues between Africa and Europe – “Journalism in a Global Context – Challenge Migration” has been chosen for the Spring School in Dakar.

By Anthony Akaeze 10. July 2018

Africa Can Overcome Its Challenges – German Envoy

On a recent visit to Senegal for the Spring School on Media and Migration workshop, Anthony Akaeze, senior associate editor, spoke with Stephan Roken, German Ambassador to Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Cabo Verde.

By Inter Press Service 28. August 2018

Great Green Wall Brings Hope, Greener Pastures to Africa’s Sahel

Hope, smiles and new vitality seem to be returning slowly but surely in various parts of the Sahel region, where the mighty Sahara Desert has all but ‘eaten’ and degraded huge parts of landscapes.

By Anthony Akaeze 23. July 2018

Lagos “Blind Street Lights”

The newly installed lights and electric poles at the bridge were in keeping with the state government’s promise to light up Lagos at night as part of efforts to improve security and commercial activities in the state.