From generating interview questions and summarising lengthy reports to transcribing interviews, analysing datasets, translating content and producing multimedia, generative AI tools have become part of everyday newsroom work across the world. For African newsrooms operating under increasing financial pressure, shrinking editorial teams and rising audience demands, the appeal is obvious. AI promises to help journalists…
As Africa continues to confront the devastating impact of gender-based violence, recent developments in The Gambia on Female Genital Mutilation have brought renewed attention to the urgent need to safeguard the rights and lives of women and girls. The country’s Supreme Court is currently considering a constitutional challenge to the 2015 ban on female genital…
When one of Africa’s most influential media organisations changes ownership after more than six decades, the story extends beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. It invites a broader conversation about the future of independent journalism on the continent. The recent transition at Nation Media Group marks the end of an era in East African media while…
