How to write about African elections
Across the world, elections are one of the most widely covered news stories, due to their far-reaching consequences. But when did you last read an election story about Africa that didn’t focus on corruption, violence, or ethnic tensions?
2024 was a significant year for African elections, with major polls in countries like South Africa, Ghana, and Mozambique. Headlines often focused on the negative stereotypes; for example, in South Africa the focus was on the ANC’s struggles to maintain support amid corruption allegations; whilst in Mozambique’s elections on October 9th, reports are focused on fears of instability in the north due to ongoing insurgency threats.
Join Africa No Filter and fraycollege of communications for A Conversation About Writing African Electionson October 3, 2024 at 12:00 – 13:30 CET for the launch of How to Write About an African Election: A Guide, aimed at transforming how elections in Africa are reported.
Leading voices in journalism, media training, and electoral coverage from across the continent will discuss rethinking traditional approaches to election reporting, sharing best practices, and exploring how to portray African elections in a way that reflects the diverse and dynamic realities on the ground.
Moderator Queenter Mbori, the executive director for Association of Media Women in Kenya, will be in conversation with Zoe Titus, executive director for Namibia Media Trust; The Sunday Standard Editor Outsa Mokone; Hanna Kates, head of Open Data Stears; and Premium Times Nigeria journalist, Testus Owete.