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Philip Nai: Every mobile phone is now a media house
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (338+ words) Sometimes I joke that Ghana has reached a stage where bloggers outnumber radio and television stations. It gets people laughing, but beneath the humour lies a serious reality. Every phone has become a media house. This is not a criticism…...
Beyond the headlines: Why journalism's future depends on trust, not technology
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (350+ words) The answer will shape not only Europe's future competitiveness but also the future of journalism. Artificial intelligence is transforming how news is gathered, produced, and distributed. Journalists can analyse vast datasets, transcribe interviews, translate stories, and identify emerging trends faster…...
Media shaped American Revolution and birth of modern democracy — Havard Lecturer, Prof Christopher Rhodes
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (460+ words) A senior lecturer in social sciences at Boston University and lecturer in the Department of Government at Harvard University, Prof Christopher Rhodes, says the media was a key force in driving the American Revolution and shaping the foundations of modern…...
Journalist must stay true to facts, Harvard lecturer Prof Rhodes urges
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (401+ words) Senior lecturer in social sciences at Boston University and lecturer in the Department of Government at Harvard University, Professor Christopher Rhodes, has urged journalists to uphold both facts and truth, arguing that the profession's commitment to democratic accountability depends on…...
Journalists must pursue truth, not just facts, says Harvard lecturer Prof Christopher Rhodes
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (444+ words) Senior Lecturer in the Social Sciences at Boston University and Lecturer in the Department of Government at Harvard University, Prof Christopher Rhodes, has urged journalists to remain committed to both facts and truth, arguing that journalism's role in promoting democratic…...
Media experts advocate sustainable financing to strengthen journalism, democracy
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (527+ words) Media and democracy experts have called for sustainable financing for journalism to strengthen information integrity and safeguard democracy in West Africa. The call was made during a panel discussion on the theme, “Defending Democracy in the Age of Disinformation: Strategic…...
Journalism has become democratic infrastructure, not just the fourth estate – Shamima Muslim
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (252+ words) Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim says journalism has evolved beyond its traditional role as the "fourth estate" and should now be recognised as a critical pillar of democratic infrastructure. Speaking on behalf of Minister of State for Government Communications Felix…...
CJID to fund investigative journalism and strengthen newsrooms across West Africa
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (204+ words) The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced plans to expand support for investigative journalism and independent newsrooms across West Africa as media organisations grapple with shrinking funding and increasing operational challenges. Executive Director Babatunde Akintunde announced at…...
Playback: The Law examined defamation suits against journalists
1+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) This Sunday's edition of JoyNews' The Law examined defamation suits against journalists. Hosted by Samson Anyenini, the programme continued discussions on the legal implications of defamation actions involving media practitioners, under the theme: “Defamation Suits Against Journalists – Part II.” The…...
Not every offensive publication is defamatory — Samuel Alesu-Dordzi
1+ week, 4+ day ago (333+ words) A Partner at AudreyGrey, Samuel Alesu-Dordzi, has cautioned that not every publication that annoys, embarrasses or hurts a person’s feelings amounts to defamation, stressing that the law is specifically concerned with damage to reputation. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Law on…...