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How is the Global media covering Africa? New media Index by @Africanofilter @theafricacenter and the University of Cape Town measures how 20 of the world’s most influential and leading news providers cover Africa. Find out who’s leading and which three leading American powerhouse media organizations came in at the bottom of the index at 18th, 19th and 20th positions. The results will surprise you. Click on this link to see full Global Media Index for Africa report https://shorturl.at/wj8o8 #africanofilter #globalmediaindex #media #africa

Indeed “how is global media covering Africa?” Congratulations Africa No Filter on the launch of ‘Global Media Index For Africa’ Below are two of my top highlights from the summary of the report. “* There were no high performers in the ‘diversity of topics’ reported on, with the lion’s share of news about Africa being about politics, poverty, corruption and related negative subjects. There was scant attention to topics such as culture, the arts, innovation, technology, and other positive developments in the continent found in the online stories. * The voices of ordinary Africans were missing in the stories because global reporting still privileges the voices of powerful elites, both local and international. These include experts, politicians, national leaders, international organisations and others. Very little attention is given to ordinary citizens and other traditionally marginalised voices like young people, women, traditional leaders etc. Once again, The Guardian is in first place with a score of 62% for the range of diverse voices in its articles. Russia Today ranked at number 20 with a score of 36%.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eWJfa3eU I am looking forward to reading the full report. Possibly more than once 😀.

How do the world’s most influential media outlets tell African stories? Join the Africa No Filter Presents: A conversation about how global media covers Africa webinar on Thursday 11 July at 12:00 GMT to unpack findings from our latest research report, the Global Media Index for Africa. The panel of experts will be discussing why it’s time for global news outlets to tell diverse African stories that go beyond stereotypes of poverty and bad politics to highlight Africa’s progress, creativity, and innovations. Register here to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gErt3Ak2

You have 1 day to register to join the ‘Africa No Filter Presents: A conversation about how global media covers Africa’ webinar. Media experts will be discussing the Global Media Index for Africa, why media’s coverage of Africa needs a health check, and how global media can re-image their storytelling about Africa to cover diverse topics, voices and African countries beyond outdated stereotypes. Register to join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/erw_kcm3

We,Africa No Filter, are proud to announce the launch of the Global Media Index for Africa (GMI)! Along with our partners, The Africa Centre and University of Cape Town, we’ve developed a barometer that will track and measure the way Africa is covered by top global media outlets. The Global Media Index for Africa put 20 leading global media platforms to the test, and analyzed how they tell Africa’s stories, whose voices are being heard, which topics are prioritized, and how fairly they are covered when compared to other continents and countries. It puts the spotlight on some of the little things that feed the negative stereotypes and unconscious biases about Africa. The Global Media Index for Africa will also recommend best practices for more balanced reporting on Africa and its people. Find it below👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/d3gnK8Ph

This is another proof that Africa needs more effort to tell the African stories from Africans' perspectives. These foreign media will only project the continent the way they perceive it and perception does not always represent reality. In addition, many of their stories are either about African Leaders or negative occurrences in Africa, leaving out the voices of the people. This is more reason I feel proud founding the Centre for Storytelling and Development Initiative (which will launch soon), dedicated to storytelling and development of the African continent. #StoriesMatter #NarrativesMatter We must tell our stories; we must tell them loudly. #ProudlyAfrican #YoungAfricanStorytellers #Storytelling #CSDI

The 3rd Africa Media Convention represents a pivotal milestone in the collective journey towards a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking media ecosystem in Africa. Convened under the theme “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐖𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭: 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞”, the convention serves as a nexus for journalists, editors, policymakers, academics, civil society and media development partners to convene and deliberate on pertinent issues shaping the media landscape in AU Member States. Through its thematic focus areas, social programs, and targeted outcomes, the convention seeks to empower stakeholders to address 3 pressing challenges, harness emerging opportunities, and chart a course towards a more resilient and innovative media landscape. As the AMC continues to evolve and expand its impact, it remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing media freedom, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development across the African continent.

News report in South Africa: South African News Roundup – June 9, 2024 Top Stories: Other News: International: This is just a snapshot of the news in South Africa today. For more details, you can visit South African news websites like eNCA or SABC News. http://dlvr.it/T8Vhd2 #AbbotsfordNews #BestSouthAfricaNews #BestZANews #CapeTownNews

Why do global media outlets need a health check to assess how they tell African stories? Join the ‘Africa No Filter Presents: A conversation about how global media covers Africa’ webinar to unpack findings from the Global Media Index for Africa with experts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/erw_kcm3

We are proud to announce the launch of the Global Media Index for Africa (GMI)! Along with our partners, @theafricacenter (@university_of_cape_town) we’ve developed a barometer that will track and measure the way Africa is covered by top global media outlets. The Global Media Index for Africa put 20 leading global media platforms to the test, and analyzed how they tell Africa’s stories, whose voices are being heard, which topics are prioritised, and how fairly they are covered when compared to other continents and countries. The Global Media Index for Africa will also recommend best practices for more balanced reporting on Africa and its people. How do you feel about the way Africa is covered in the media? Is it fair? Could it be better? Click here for more 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/d7dmewd3 The Economist The New York Times The Wall Street Journal The Washington Post Reuters AFP XInhua News Agency CNN Bloomberg BBC CGTN RFI - Radio France Internationale