By Liberian journalist Fredrick PW Gaye, first published in Smart News Liberia. Controlling the spread of diseases to reduce the effects of infection on a population is an important mandate of public health. Media reports on pandemics can provide important… Continue Reading
THIS WEEK: Covid-19 vaccination and nationalism is one of the major news stories of 2021. What impact is it having on Africa-China relations? And how are journalists covering the story? Join Eric Olander of ACRP partner the China Africa Project who will… Continue Reading
By Nigerian journalist Emiola Ibukun, first published in News Agency of Nigeria. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the Nigerian healthcare system to be in need of strengthening. A report conducted on Apete Primary Healthcare Centre has highlighted some of the… Continue Reading
By Cameroonian journalist Solomon Tembang, first published in The Guardian Post newspaper, and republished on Cameroon News Agency, Journal Du Cameroun, as part of the Digital Identity Reporting Grants series. As early as 6 AM on a cold Monday morning,… Continue Reading
By Ugandan journalist Patience Akumu, first published in The Observer Justine Nabutono squats beside Jennifer Lunyolo’s fruit stall in Busana, a small town in Kayunga district, eastern Uganda, where the Uganda Electricity Generation Company contracted China International Water and Electric… Continue Reading
By South Sudanese journalist Priscilla Njambi, first published in The Insider South Sudan Susan Wairimu’s encounter with the “anti-epidemic” robots at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) left her mesmerized at the efforts in place to fight COVID-19. In an… Continue Reading
Journalist Jenni Marsh (Supervising producer, CNN International) will share her wide knowledge and experience reporting on China in Africa and discuss how to challenge stereotypes about China through Africa-China reporting with practical guidance and tips for journalists. Jenni will be… Continue Reading
By Nigerian journalist Amaka Okoye. With the global challenge of COVID-19, Nigeria has not been spared, especially for those who are already in a difficult situation. In this documentary, Amaka Okoye chronicles the challenges of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have… Continue Reading
By Kenyan journalist Allan Olingo, first published in The East African. From Kwale to Lamu, Mombasa and Kilifi, the story is the same. The Chinese have not come to play. They are taking over the lobster export market. For years,… Continue Reading
By Cameroonian journalist Joyce Mbong, first published in Journal du Cameroun.com. Since the first reported case of COVID-19 in Africa in mid-February 2020, African countries have made significant strides in combating the virus, bolstering key response measures such as diagnosis,… Continue Reading