“Last year in Kigali, on the occasion of our tenth anniversary, we brought together our community of media professionals, public officials, entrepreneurs, investors, and African and pan-African leaders to initiate a structuring dialogue on the future of media.

That moment marked the beginning of a dynamic that we are continuing today in Accra with the same ambition: to strengthen more independent, more innovative media, fully engaged in the transformations taking place across the continent, where African narratives must be understood as a strategic lever of influence, economic development, and sovereignty,” Dounia Ben Mohamed, CEO Africa News Agency and ANASchool said.

In this perspective, Shaping the Future of African Media is not limited to theoretical reflection.

The event is firmly action-oriented, with the introduction of free masterclasses available upon registration. These hands-on sessions will enable journalists, content creators, and media professionals to strengthen their skills in key areas such as digital content production, editorial strategy, monetization, and the use of artificial intelligence tools.

In parallel, the event aims to foster connections between industry stakeholders, stimulate collaboration, and open new funding and development opportunities for African media.

Through this initiative, the objective is clear: to help build a stronger, more independent pan-African media ecosystem capable of producing narratives that match the continent’s ambitions. Shaping the Future of African Media thus stands as a key event for all those who seek to understand, anticipate, and shape the future of African media.

Practical information:

📍 Venue: GI-KACE, Accra, Ghana

📅 Dates: April 29–30, 2026

🎟 Masterclasses: free upon registration — anamediaforum2026@africa-news-agency.com