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Perceptions and Realities of Corruption in South Africa

Iris Wielders

Afrobarometer (2013), 8 pp.

"It is clear that corruption is considered an important issue by South Africans. It is frequently cited as a critical issue facing the country, and many people believe that there are high levels of corruption in various parts of government. At the same time however, the incidence of bribery appears ... more

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Christen in großer Bedrängnis: Diskriminierung und Unterdrückung. Dokumentation 2013

Berthold Pelster (Red.)

München: Kirche in Not (2013), 184 pp.

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Climate Change in Ugandan Media: A ‘global Warming’ of Journalism Ethics

Brian Semujju

Journal of African Media Studies, volume 5, issue 3 (2013), pp. 337-352

"This article is an examination of the four major schools of thought on climate change and how two newspapers in Uganda are covering those divergent views. The article argues that in the coverage of global warming in particular the hitherto treasured notion of objectivity has been replaced by a form ... more

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Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue

Ulla Carlsson, Sherri Hope Culver (eds.)

Göteborg: International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth and Media;Nordicom;UNITWIN Cooperation Programme on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue (2013), 416 pp.

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Fragile States: The Role of Media and Communication

James Deane

London: BBC Media Action (2013), 27 pp.

"This briefing examines how current media trends are affecting state and societal fragility, both positively and negatively, and argues that the role of a free and plural media should be prioritised rather than marginalised in fragile states policy. The paper provides case studies on the role and im ... more

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Connecting People for Development: Why Public Access ICTs Matter

Araba Sey, Chris Coward, François Bar, George Sciadas, Chris Rothschild, Lucas Koepke

Seattle: University of Washington Information School, Technology & Social Change Group (2013), 240 pp.

"Libraries, telecenters, and cybercafés play a critical role in extending the benefits of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to a diverse range of people worldwide. However, their ability to contribute to development agendas has come into question in recent times. The Global Impact S ... more

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Global Hotspots: Media Use in Mali and Somalia 2013

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG);Gallup (2013), 60 slides

"Strategic Considerations for a Mali Communications Strategy: Don't forget the importance of local language to reach broad cross-section of the population. Broadcast media remain paramount; on a national radio is likely to be the key medium. Digital is still mostly a niche phenomenon." (Slide 39) "S ... more

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Digital Drama: Teaching and Learning Art and Media in Tanzania

New York: Routledge (2012), xvi, 255 pp.

"The aim of this book is to explore digital media and intercultural interaction at an arts college in Tanzania through innovative forms of ethnographic representation. The book and the series website weave together visual and aural narratives, interviews and observations, life stories and video docu ... more

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Somalia: Media and Telecoms Landscape Guide

infoasaid (2012), 92 pp.

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Lack of Diversity (repeat): Analysis of SABC News and Programming

Lethabo Thebe Dibetso, Thandi Smith

Johannesburg: Media Monitoring Africa (2012), vii, 41 pp.

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Is peace journalism possible in the ‘war’ against terror in Somalia? How the Kenyan Daily Nation and the Standard represented Operation Linda Nchi

Fredrick Ogenga

Conflict & Communication Online, volume 11, issue 2 (2012), 14 pp.

"This paper concludes that in Africa the non-Western press may have the best chance to employ peace journalism, given its proximity to major conflicts. Nevertheless, the Kenyan press has so far failed to take advantage of an ideal opportunity for such an experiment in reporting on the war against te ... more

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Theatre for Development: A Tanzanian Road Towards Citizenship and Cultural Renewal

Hilde Kvam

Journal of Urban Culture Research, volume 5 (2012), pp. 44-52

"During the 60s, Theatre for Development was introduced into several states in Africa. The focus at that time was to utilize theatre as a tool of communication in development projects. During the 80s Tanzania developed their own variant of this genre through the initiative of the University of Dar e ... more

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Landraub: Reisen ins Reich des neuen Kolonialismus

Stefano Liberti

Alexander Knaak (transl.)

Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb) (2012), 254 pp.

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Mozambique: Media and Telecoms Landscape Guide

infoasaid (2012), 150 pp.

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Effects of the Gama Cuulu Radio Serial Drama on HIV-Related Behavior Change in Zambia

Joan Marie Kraft et al.

Journal of Health Communication, volume 17, issue 8 (2012), pp. 929-945

"The Gama Cuulu radio serial drama is written and produced in Zambia's Southern Province. It promotes behavior change and service use to prevent HIV transmission. The authors evaluated the effects of Gama Cuulu on intermediate outcomes (e.g., perceived norms), as well as number of sexual partners, c ... more

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Revisiting the Media Freedom Debate at Uganda's Independence Golden Jubileee

Michael Kakooza

Kampala: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS);Uganda Media Development Foundation (2012), 96 pp.

"The history of Uganda from the days of Colonial Rule, when modern mass media was introduced was revisited. The thesis of this study was that the substance of the political governance model inherited from Uganda’s colonial past continues in the postindependence period to define the relationship be ... more

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The Sudanese Press After Separation: Contested Identities of Journalism

Anke Fiedler, Anja Wollenberg, Magdi El Gizouli, Roman Deckert

Berlin: Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT) (2012), 47 pp.

"This volume seeks to impart a deeper understanding of the political nature of the Sudanese press. Through observation, research and analysis, it also conveys a multifaceted impression of Sudanese journalists’ working conditions. It tries to paint an authentic and differentiated picture of their s ... more

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Media Use in Zimbabwe 2012: Rise in Satellite Ownership, Internet Use

Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG);Gallup (2012), 33 slides

"The notion that Zimbabwe is a radio-only market is outdated. With the strong growth in TV and New Media in urban areas, a multi-platform approach is needed to reach different demographics." (Conclusions, page 33)

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Zimbabwean Diaspora Politics and the Power of Laughter: Humour as a Tool for Political Communication, Criticism and Protest

Jenny Kuhlmann

Journal of African Media Studies, volume 4, issue 3 (2012), pp. 295-314

"Zimbabwean journalists and civil society activists in the diaspora have employed humour not merely to mock or ridicule but to conscientize people, and to raise attention for and awareness of the situation in Zimbabwe, including the social, economic and political realities and everyday life concerns ... more

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Mapping Digital Media: Digital Media, Conflict and Diasporas in the Horn of Africa

Iginio Gagliardone, Nicole Stremlau

London: Open Society Foundations, Open Society Media Program (2012), 23 pp.

"The Horn of Africa is one of the least connected regions in the world. Nevertheless, digital media play an important social and political role in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia (including South-Central Somalia and the northern self-declared independent Republic of Somaliland). This paper shows how ... more