Dr. Cliff Mboya (Africa Editor, China-Africa Project) leads a discussion with three Chinese journalists, as they table down their extensive experiences working in Africa and covering Africa-China relations. Featuring: Liam Lee (Takungpao), Shen Shiwei (China Global Television Network) and Wang Wenwen (Global Times)

        Ground breaking stories covered by the three Chinese Journalists includes of:

• Hard for US to recover PR damage in Africa after Floyd’s death by Shen Shiwei
• Breaking the encirclement: The story of Chinese pharmaceuticals in Ghana by Liam Lee
• Ninth China-Africa Think Tanks Forum to boost development amid pandemic by Wang Wenwen

                                                 This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 18 August 2021.

Eric Olander of ACRP partner the China Africa Project leads this discussion with four African journalists: Lilian Mukoche (Kenya), Justice Nwafor (Nigeria); Isidore Abah (Cameroon), and Nina Mitch (DRC) as they uncover their recent COVID-19 reporting and how the pandemic has affected Africa-China relations.

                     This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 14 July 2021.

Journalist Jenni Marsh (Supervising producer, CNN International) shares her wide knowledge and experience reporting on China in Africa and discusses how to challenge stereotypes about China through Africa-China reporting with practical guidance and tips for journalists. Jenni talks through her reporting, focusing on the African community in Guangzhou and how to avoid falling into popular stereotypes.

This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 21 April 2021

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?

Eric Olander of ACRP partner the China Africa Project leads a discussion with two African and two Chinese journalists on the dynamics of reporting in various countries and by governments on the framing and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines. Featuring Liam Lee (Chief International Desk Correspondent at Ta Kung Pao Daily), Hangwei Li (PhD Candidate at SOAS University of London), Dickens Olewe (BBC journalist and podcaster), and Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu (Contributor at Quartz).

This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 12 May 2021.

In a joint webinar with the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), Dr. Bob Wekesa leads a discussion with five African scholars to table down the Africa-China-US Relations. The webinar discusses key issues including what will change and what will stay the same for Africa-China-US relations under the Biden administration, new opportunities and challenges for African countries, and what journalists need to be aware of to cover this developing story.

The panelists includes the following:

• Gregory Gondwe, Affiliate at the Department of Journalism, University of Colorado
  Gregory Gondwe is an affiliate of the Department of Journalism at University of Colorado, Boulder where he teaches media related courses. His research explores the concepts of persuasive messages and their effects on the news. With particular interest on Sub-Saharan Africa, he examines how individuals and groups choose to assimilate and accept news content as either true or false. His current research explores Chinese news agenda in African media systems.
• Puso Kedidimetse, Political risk analyst
  Puso Kedidimetse is an ward-winning journalist who has worked in print media for twelve years. His awards include Media Institute of Southern Africa (Botswana chapter) Business Reporter of the year and SADC Print Journalist of the year reporting on regional integration. He is a political reporter with experience covering foreign affairs and the political economy of Southern Africa. His special focus areas include trade, infrastructure and agriculture. He has also served as a climate change reporter covering UN climate change conferences in Poland and Denmark. Currently he is a political risk analyst and working as a publications editor for a research institute. His research interests are geo-political and security developments around the globe. He holds a BA History (UB), MA Conflict Resolution (Bradford, UK), Chevening scholar (2015).
• Dr Cliff Mboya, Independent researcher and consultant
  Dr Cliff Ochieng’ Mboya earned his PhD in International politics from Fudan University in Shanghai, China. He conducted his research on China’s public diplomacy in Kenya. He holds an MA in Development Communication from the University of Nairobi where he researched China Daily’s media portrayal of China in Africa. He holds a BA in International Relations and Journalism from the United States International University. His research interests include Africa-China relations (Belt and Road Initiative, FOCAC) public diplomacy and development communication. He has worked at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, and the Diplomat East Africa magazine.
• Amukelani Matsilele, Department of Media Studies, University of the Witwatersrand
  Amukelani  Matsilele is a  Master of arts candidate at the Media Studies Department at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). Her thesis focuses on integrating drones in South African newsrooms. She is currently working at the Africa Centre for the Study of the United States as a communications and public diplomacy intern.
• Adhere Otieno, PhD International Relations, Central China Normal University
  Adhere Otieno is a PhD student of International Relations at Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China. He holds a Masters degree in International Studies from the University of Nairobi. His current research focuses on Africa-China relations and its implications for Africa’s socio-economic transformation. Since 2012 Adhere has served as a communications officer at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya, and provided communication consultancy services to a number of organisations including the African Union, and has published in leading Chinese and Kenyan media outlets.

This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 31 March 2021.

Media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic has played a crucial role across the globe providing practical information, holding government accountable, requiring responsible behaviour from citizens and influencing perceptions. This webinar unpacked the implications of different narratives in media coverage of the pandemic, particularly in the context of Africa-China relations; assessed the role of journalists in reporting on the pandemic; and considered tools for reporting and fact-checking. Hosted by Eric Olander, host of the China Africa Project and Podcast, and featuring Jeremy Goldkorn, editor-in-chief and podcast host, SupChina; Professor Zhang Yanqiu, Deputy Dean of the Institute of Community with Shared Future and Director of the Africa Communication Research Centre at the Communications University of China; and Oluwamayowa Tijani, COVID19 fact checker at AFP Fact Check.

This webinar was originally broadcast on 3 June 2020 as part of Wits Journalism’s #MidweekWebinars series. 

The ACRP aims to improve the quality of reporting on Africa-China issues by providing facilitation and capacity building for journalists via reporting grants, workshops and other opportunities. In March 2020 the ACRP sent out a call for Public Health Reporting Grant Proposals to uncover stories developing amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing impact in Africa. With over 300 applications received, the ACRP invited all applicants and other interested journalists to participate in a free online training webinar on preparing a good proposal. By using the large body of Public Health Reporting Grant Proposals, this webinar assists ACRP applicants and all journalists with developing their skills of preparing winning journalism proposals. With Paula Fray (CEO, Frayintermedia).

This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 22 July 2020.

Resources:

• How to prepare a good proposal presentation by Paula Fray
• Guidance on preparing reporting proposals by the ACRP
• Sample Proposal 1
• Sample Proposal 2
• Sample Proposal 3
• Sample Proposal 4

The ACRP aims to improve the quality of reporting on Africa-China issues by providing facilitation and capacity building for journalists via reporting grants, workshops and other opportunities. In March 2020 the ACRP sent out a call for Public Health Reporting Grant Proposals to uncover stories developing amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing impact in Africa. With over 300 applications received, the ACRP invited all applicants and other interested journalists to participate in a free online training webinar on preparing a good proposal. By using the large body of Public Health Reporting Grant Proposals, this webinar assists ACRP applicants and all journalists with developing their skills of preparing winning journalism proposals. With Paula Fray (CEO, Frayintermedia).

This webinar was originally broadcast by the ACRP on 22 July 2020.