In his 2005 satirical piece, “How to Write About Africa,” the late Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina explored how the Western gaze in media perpetuates a distorted view of Africa. “Always use the word ‘Africa’ or ‘Darkness’ or ‘Safari’ in your title,” he wrote. “Subtitles may include the words ‘Zanzibar’, ‘Masai’
The once-thriving world of Urdu-language media in India is today a shadow of its former self. From icons like Qaumi Awaaz and Roznama Rashtriya Sahara to lesser-known weeklies, many publications that once gave voice to millions of Urdu speakers have either shut down or are struggling to stay afloat. “Very
Journalists and media outlets may feel unable to keep pace with the rapid advancement of AI. The encouraging news? A variety of powerful, free or low-cost AI tools are readily available. When utilized effectively, these tools can serve as virtual assistants that facilitate faster, more accurate, and innovative reporting. Here
It all started with a recurring question in our newsroom: Why are so many older adults removed from the Pensión 65 social program without explanation? To understand this, we investigated the system that determines which households are considered poor in Peru: SISFOH. This system cross-checks administrative records with data collected
Short-form video is no longer just an optional extra. It’s fast becoming a primary way people consume news. That’s pushed many legacy newsrooms to rethink their video strategies and inspired a wave of independent, personality-led news creators. According to the 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute
Amid the global push for net-zero emissions, carbon markets are in the spotlight — and Africa has emerged as a key arena for offset projects. This is driven by the growing demand for carbon credits, coupled with the continent's natural resources, particularly its forests and other ecosystems that serve
Newsrooms globally have begun exploring ways to convert their journalism into different formats using AI: for example, from text articles to videos, podcasts, infographics and more. As they do so, the core challenge isn’t just accuracy – it’s rigor. Journalists strive to get facts right and attribute them clearly,
Journalistic training emphasizes that our societies NEED journalism, but it’s fair to ask if anyone actually NEEDS the journalism we’re currently getting. Many people worldwide are not asking ‘if’ they need today’s journalism – they’re showing they don’t: 40% “often or sometimes avoid the news these
For more than a decade, Ana María Rodríguez Brazón has reported on conflict, politics, and religion in her native country of Venezuela, where she’s based out of the country’s capital of Caracas. Currently working as a correspondent for the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, Rodríguez Brazón spoke with IJNet
Searching for a way to showcase your photography, learn more about AI or improve your data reporting skills? August brings a new batch of opportunities media professionals globally can apply for. Explore these scholarships, fellowships, contests and more all with deadlines next month. Human rights film festival Deadline: August 1,
Extreme weather is at once unfathomably large and intensely personal. From afar, the shape of a disaster is relatively clear, even if the details aren’t: Flash floods, like the ones that hit Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico over the July 4 weekend, or the hurricanes that are bound
Student journalism associations at universities in Bangladesh are helping aspiring journalists pursue their dreams of reporting, by providing them the opportunity to work with national media outlets and report on real issues — from campus controversies to local news stories. Many of Bangladesh’s public universities have student journalism associations today,