Pan-African thematic debates: Panel 1 - Changing African narrative
Channel: Pan-African Channel - Professional Media Production
Date: 07/04/2016

Concept: Everywhere in the world, the news media is predominantly negative, but particularly when it comes to stories from the African Continent. How does the media work, and how can the narrative be broadened? What is the role of citizen journalists, new media and journalists from Africa and the African Diaspora in creating a richer and more nuanced picture of the African continent that underlines existing innovation, entrepreneurship, and contributions of the Continent on an international level? What existing initiatives are in place to change this trend and ensure local content and local voices from Africa and the Diaspora are heard globally?