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50 Years of Journalism

This insightful book explores the evolution of African media over 50 years, from colonial to postcolonial and post-independence eras. It delves into the unique themes, challenges, and opportunities faced by media systems in different African regions, navigating historical and socio-economic circumstances. From the militant role of media in colonial times to its transformation into a social and development tool post-independence, the book examines the changing landscape of African journalism. It covers the impact of foreign investments, political systems, social and economic crises, and the complexities faced by media personnel. The narrative extends to the present and envisions a future focused on advancing democracy, development, and a conducive environment for free media. It explores the role of laws, regulatory frameworks, and peer review systems in shaping the media landscape and fostering positive change.

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50 Years of Journalism

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  1. 50 Years of Journalism African Media since Ghana’s Independence By: Ramotsamai Khunyeli G08k3853

  2. Recurrent Themes • Focus of the book • Colonial, postcolonial and post-independence media systems. • Different African regions • Historical and socio-economic circumstances

  3. Colonial Media Systems • Militant role of the media. • Ideological and political instrument. • Sole mass medium of resistance.

  4. Postcolonial Media Systems • After independence • Media role change to social and development. • Instrument of new political systems. • Small politicised publications. • Foreign investments cause competition.

  5. Postcolonial Media Systems (continued) • Media’s development role undermined. • Governments’ response. • Dictatorship • Social and economic crises.

  6. Postcolonial Media Systems (continued2) • Social • Civil wars and strife. • Africa’s image. • Lack of protests. • Economic • Colonial-type economic structures. • Corruption. • Media personnel.

  7. Postcolonial Media Systems (continued3) • Private press’s devotion. • Foundations of struggle.

  8. Post-independence Media Systems • 1980s • Constitutional reforms. • Legal guarantees and regulatory frameworks. • Journalistic organisations/groupings. • Professional identity. • Collective demand. • Difficulties experienced. • Markets without customers.

  9. Looking Ahead • Long way • Least served people. • Advancing democracy and development. • Conducive environment. • Governments and free media. • Positives • Sensitizer • Public service

  10. Looking Ahead (continued) • Laws as media enabling mechanisms. • Saba’s peer review systems. • Internal content exchange.

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