African Journalism Educators’ Network
African Journalism Educators’ Network

ABOUT AJENDA
AJENda is the newsletter of the African Journalism Educators’ Network, which was founded to create a community of journalism educators and practitioners across Africa.
Produced by Fojo Media Institute and Wits Journalism, AJENda aims to facilitate networking and information exchange between journalism educators on the continent.
AJENda publishes articles, a list of opportunities and sends out a monthly newsletter to keep colleagues aware of changes to the journalism landscape in Africa from an academic, research and practical point of view.
The network and newsletter are funded by Sida, the Swedish development agency, through the Consortium for Human Rights and Media.
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RECENT POSTS
Harber drops the chalk – but far from done
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
By Enock Sithole If there was a personification of the combination of academic and professional knowledge in journalism, it would be Professor Anton Harber. Harber worked extensively in professional media before joining academia in 2001 to pioneer the establishment of...
CoMMPASS: Communicating Migration and Mobility – E-Learning Programs and Newsroom Applications for Sub-Saharan Africa
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
In the dynamic landscape of migration and mobility, the role of media is pivotal in shaping narratives and fostering informed discussions. Recognising this, the “Communicating Migration and Mobility – E-Learning Programs and Newsroom Applications for Sub-Saharan Africa” (CoMMPASS) project has emerged as a transformative initiative.
December 2023 Reading List:
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
As December unfolds, a time for reflection and preparation for the coming year beckons. Amidst the festive season, consider immersing yourself in insightful literature that offers diverse perspectives on key issues shaping our world. We put together a curated list of December reads,
Meet Your Colleague: Dr Margaret Jjuuko
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
Recently promoted to full Professor, Dr Margaret Jjuuko of the University of Rwanda has been a dedicated media professional for several years, taking a particular interest in supporting women in the profession and in academia.
Navigating Narratives: Reporting on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
Reporting on migrants, refugees and asylum seekers demands a thoughtful and ethical approach, according to Amaka Obioji, the co-founder and managing editor of Diaspora Africa, a dedicated media platform sharing stories about Africans within the continent and across the diaspora.
Amplifying African voices in climate change discourse
Nov 25, 2023 | AJEN
Travelling across Africa brings out the reality that the continent is not homogenous, requiring a wide range of solutions, according to China Global South Project (CGSP) climate editor, Njenga Ndekere.
5 African podcasts to follow
Oct 5, 2023 | AJEN
By Kemiso Wessie Podcasts are an excellent way to stay up-to-date with current affairs and the discourse around them, here are five African podcasts that offer conversational style insight and interviews into the realities of life in Africa. Podcasts from the Edge...
Meet Your Colleague: Dr Nancy Booker
Oct 4, 2023 | AJEN
Dr Nancy Booker, Associate Professor and Dean at the Graduate School for Media and Communications at The Aga Khan University in Kenya, believes in constant flexibility amid major change in the media.
Journalism education at Uneswa under review
Oct 4, 2023 | AJEN
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Eswatini (Uneswa) is reviewing their journalism programme to make it focus more on journalism and media studies.
Media & digital policy course
Oct 4, 2023 | AJEN
Registration is open for the free course on Media and Digital Policy in Africa, available to journalism educators and students on the continent.
Contact information
We welcome news items, tips and contributions. For more information please get in touch with us at ajenda.journo@gmail.com.
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