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Dialogue Programme to Berlin and Brussels for independent Press Councils from Sub-Saharan Africa
KAS Media Africa aims to strengthen African independent press councils by hosting a dialogue program to share experiences and knowledge from Europe.
The Dialogue Program for Independent Press Councils from Sub-Saharan Africa will take place from the 2nd to 6th of June 2025, in Berlin and Brussels. The program will bring together stakeholders from Africa and Europe to discuss the fight against disinformation and fake news. The program will provide a platform to exchange valuable insights and experiences, building on the recent creation of the Pan-African Network of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA).
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Global Media Forum 2025 – “AI Disinformation & Countermeasures in Europe and Africa"
An interactive workshop providing journalists with knowledge of how to engage with AI and disinformation
From the 7th to 8th of July 2025, KAS Media Africa will convene the Global Media Forum 2025 in Bonn, Germany, dealing with the dangers of disinformation and AI. In the format of an interactive workshop, attendees are offered presentations, best practice examples and exercises. They will leave equipped with practical tools, policy insights, and a roadmap for fostering digital resilience in the age of AI disinformation.
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KAS Media Africa supports Africa Check Fellowship Programme 2025
A Francophone fellowship programme strengthening fact-checking in Africa in Dakar, Senegal.
From the 7th to 22nd of July 2025, KAS Media Africa will be supporting the sixth Africa Check Fellowship initiative by Africa Check in Dakar, Senegal. The programme will bring together five francophone journalists offering them an in-depth fact-checking training, practical experience and insight into operating a fact-checking organisation.
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First Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit 2025, Arusha, Tanzania
KAS Media Africa supports the 2025 Africa Media Councils Summit, advancing media and communication regulations for journalism excellence in Africa
From the 14th to 17th of July 2025, KAS Media Africa will be supporting the first Pan-African Media Councils’ Summit 2025 hosted by the Network of Independent Media Councils of Africa (NIMCA) in collaboration with the Media Council of Tanzania (MCT) and East Africa Press Councils (EAPC) in Tanzania. It brings together members of the World Association of Press Councils (WAPC), NIMCA and EAPC to review their past achievements, current challenges and future goals.
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Reporter Slam Africa 2025
The most entertaining live format for journalists is coming to Africa again. Our second edition of the Reporter Slam will take place this year in Lagos, Nigeria.
On 22 May, Lagos, Nigeria, will be the stage for Reporter Slam Africa 2025. Six Journalists from Sub-Saharan Africa will compete in a lively showdown, offering the audience a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their work as journalists. The slammers are challenged to present their stories in a unique and creative way. The journalist whose story appeals the most to the public will be named the Slammer of 2025!
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fully bookedAnnual Conference of the International Association of Religion Journalists
Enhancing Accuracy, Empathy, and Best Practices in Religion Journalism, the conference will be taking place from 14 to 15 April, in Nairobi, Kenya
KAS Media Africa will support this year's International Association of Religion Journalists (IARJ) Conference, which will take place at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will provide a platform for journalists and journalism students to exchange best practices, strengthen accuracy in reporting, and build empathy in covering religious topics across Africa.
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Launch of KAS Media Africa’s First Comic Book, 19th of March in Johannesburg, South Africa
Bringing Journalism to Life: Exploring Truth and Combating Disinformation and AI in Journalism
KAS Media Africa is proud to present the launch of an innovative journalistic comic book “Currents of Truth”, that blends investigative journalism with dynamic storytelling. Written by Ryan Pedro and illustrated by Careshia Esperanza, this graphic novel follows a young journalist’s quest to expose corruption and fight disinformation in an AI-driven world.
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Adenauer Media Lecture: The Role of Public Service Broadcasting in a Democracy, Lessons from Germany
The Adenauer Media Lecture will take place at Wits University, Johannesburg on the 18th of March 2025, with Keynote Speaker, Dr. Peter Frey
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fully bookedLocal Journalism Conference 2025 and KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award
Strengthening Local Journalists for Democratic Elections, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From 4 to 6 March 2025, KAS Media Africa will convene a vital conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together editors, journalists, and media experts from across Africa and Germany. The event will focus on the role of local newsrooms in election reporting, ensuring fair and transparent coverage in an era of disinformation, political influence, and evolving technology.
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Launch of KAS Study, “AI-Generated Disinformation in Europe and Africa”- Brussels
Presentation of a Groundbreaking Study on 20th February, in Brussels, Belgium
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Launch of KAS Study, “AI-Generated Disinformation in Europe and Africa”- Berlin
Presentation of a Groundbreaking Study on 17th February, in Berlin, Germany
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KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award Call for Submissions 2025
KAS Media Africa invites you to make your submissions in English or French for consideration.
Local journalism is what makes the media and its audiences tick. It is the stories around us and about us, that speak to the situation in a country. Moreover, local news, if presented professionally, can be elevated to national level and sometimes, even make international headlines. Many local journalists struggle daily with breaking international news down to a local level.
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fully bookedKAS Media Africa and the Graduate School of Media and Communications Return with New Insights!
KAS Media Africa will support this years “Managing Conflict in Today’s Newsroom”
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fully bookedRoundtable Discussion: Russia vs Ukraine – An African Lens
Examining Conflict Reporting and Global Perspectives, with Nataliya Gumenyuk
KAS Media Africa will be supporting a compelling roundtable discussion with esteemed Ukrainian journalist and author, Nataliya Gumenyuk. Specializing in conflict reporting, Gumenyuk brings insights into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This engaging event will take place on 25 November 2024, from 18:00 to 20:00 at the Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre.
