International Live Journalism Festival in Berlin
African journalists share their experiences, for example, at the KAS Reporter Slam Africa
From 18th to 20th of November 2026, the Fourth International Live Journalism Festival in Berlin will bring together media professionals from Africa and around the world for live performances, discussions, showcases and international networking.
Managing Newsrooms in the Age of Disruption
Equipping African newsroom managers to navigate technological change, new business models and growing pressure on journalism.
From the 30th November to the 4th of December 2026, the “Managing Newsrooms in the Age of Disruption” programme will bring together African media leaders to explore AI, newsroom transformation, innovative business models, editorial resilience and the future of journalism.
Covering the World from Africa
A Masterclass for African Journalists on Foreign Policy Reporting in Berlin
The masterclass “Covering the World from Africa” will bring African journalists to Berlin from 25 to 30 October 2026 for an intensive programme on foreign policy reporting, institutional interviewing, source development and international relations.
Africa Facts Summit 2026
Defending Facts in the Age of AI
The Africa Facts Summit 2026 takes place in Nairobi on 21 and 22 October. Experts from across Africa will examine artificial intelligence, foreign influence, platform accountability and practical approaches to strengthening information integrity.
Tackling Online Harm While Protecting Freedom of Expression
New KAS-Study examines what South Africa can learn from the EU Digital Services Act?
A new KAS-supported study by Nicole Fritz and Justine Limpitlaw proposes a South African framework for holding digital platforms accountable while protecting freedom of expression. It draws on lessons from the EU Digital Services Act but adapts them to South Africa’s constitutional and social realities.
Reporter Slam 2026
Journalists share stories from the frontlines
Journalists take to the stage at the Wits Theatre on 16 October 2026 to share compelling stories from the frontlines.
Media Freedom Festival 2026
Elections, accountability and information integrity in South Africa
The Media Freedom Festival returns to Johannesburg from 14 to 16 October 2026. Under the theme “Elections and Accountability,” the festival will bring together media professionals, policymakers and civil society to discuss information integrity, local journalism and media freedom ahead of South Africa’s local elections.
Adenauer Media Lecture 2026: The Value of Being Human - Constructive Journalism in the Age of AI
The 2026 Adenauer Media Lecture will take place at Wits University, Johannesburg, on 13 October 2026, with keynote speaker Ellen Heinrichs, founder and CEO of the Bonn Institute.
As artificial intelligence transforms how information is produced, distributed and consumed, journalism faces a fundamental question: What is the unique value of journalism in a world where machines can increasingly produce convincing information?
NIMCA Inaugural Assembly & 2nd Annual General Meeting 2026
Strengthening the foundations of independent media regulation in Africa, 14-15 September 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa
Representatives of media councils and independent media accountability bodies from across Africa will gather in Johannesburg for the NIMCA Inaugural Assembly & 2nd Annual General Meeting. The event will provide a platform for members to strengthen governance structures, discuss strategic priorities, promote sustainability, and advance collaboration in support of independent media regulation across the continent.
SOS Public Service Media Symposium 2026 – Johannesburg, South Africa
Strengthening public service media’s digital future and advocacy in Africa
From 8 to 9 September 2026, the KAS Media Programme Sub-Saharan Africa will support the annual Public Service Media Symposium in Johannesburg. The two-day event brings together media stakeholders, policymakers, and civil society to discuss the future, sustainability, and digital transformation of public service media, while strengthening advocacy and collaboration across Africa.
Fact-Checking Fellowship Programme 2026 – Dakar, Senegal
Strengthening skills for combating disinformation in Africa’s media landscape
From 17 August to 2 September 2026, the KAS Media Programme Sub-Saharan Africa will host its Fact-Checking Fellowship in Dakar. The programme brings together journalists and media professionals to strengthen their skills in verifying information, countering disinformation, and promoting fact-based journalism across the continent.
African Journalism Education Network (AJEN) 2026 Annual Conference, Port Louis
Reimagining African journalism education in a time of Technological Disruptions and Possibilities
The African Journalism Education Network (Ajen) will host its 2026 Round Table from 12–14 August 2026 in Port Louis, bringing together journalism educators, media practitioners and researchers from across Africa and beyond, with support from KAS Media Africa.
