Journalistic narratives amid the US and Chinese media expansion in Africa: What it means to tell an African journalistic story

With the Joe Biden–Kamala Harris administration working toward the resetting of policies and strategies toward Africa and China, the question of whether African journalists will be accorded a chance to tell an African narrative amid the trilateral relationship has become more apparent. The influence...

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Published in:The international communication gazette 2024-03, Vol.86 (2), p.109-123
Main Author: Gondwe, Gregory
Format: Article
Language:English
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Educational systems
Epistemology
Journalism
Journalists
Narratives
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Summary:With the Joe Biden–Kamala Harris administration working toward the resetting of policies and strategies toward Africa and China, the question of whether African journalists will be accorded a chance to tell an African narrative amid the trilateral relationship has become more apparent. The influence exerted by China in African poses questions of whether China is “constructively” reporting Africa and whether journalists do see themselves as telling an African story. This study interrogates the role of African journalistic paradigms within a broader framework of what it means to constructively report Africa. It argues that despite the overwhelming challenges, the African media can tell its narrative if, (a). it seriously interrogates its journalism education system, (b). focus on in-depth reporting as opposed to efficiency and convenience, and (c). value its epistemologies and localize its content.
ISSN:1748-0485
1748-0493
DOI:10.1177/17480485221134182