The Challenges Of Disaster Coverage
How can Nigerian media improve their response to disaster and emergencies, avoiding sensationalism, censorship and bias? And can they shift from an over-dominance of political news to attending to critical social issues like youth unemployment? A national workshop looked for solutions. From allAfrica.com, January 5 2003 More about: Nigeria, Cultural Impacts, News Coverage, Politics

The Dangers Of Wildlife Documentaries
Nature documentaries pretend humans don't exist. So for 50 years they've covered up environmental destruction and supported ethnic cleansing in Africa. George Monbiot explains. From Guardian Unlimited, December 17 2002 More about: Kenya, United Kingdom, Africa, Credibility/Accuracy, Cultural Impacts, Television

U.S. TV News Blames Africans For Famine
The massive Southern African famine that threatens millions is barely covered by U.S. TV news. What's worse, warns Zeynep Toufe, is that the role of international policies, global warning and finance systems are never mentioned, instead African nations are blamed for the crisis. From FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting), December 19 2002 More about: Africa, Southern Africa, Credibility/Accuracy, News Coverage, Television

Listservs and Newsletters:
Enable users to get information directly from organizations via e-mail and avoid costly internet search times. This week we feature two affiliates that provide these services.

'Nigeria Aids' News and reports on HIV/AIDS from Nigeria and the rest of West Africa.
Pambakuza Newsletter weekly reports on media and social justice in Africa.

Monitoring Democracy In Africa
What role does the media play in ensuring voters make informed choicesand elections are fair? Resources for improving media coverage during elections.

Issue Guides
MediaChannel's education and action guides on major themes and debates.
• African Challenges: Journalism, community media, the AIDS pandemic
• Covering The Planet: Media and environmentalism
• Women's Media: Gender equality and gender difference
• Communicating For Change: Broadcasting for development
• Manifestoes: Declarations for communication rights

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