//www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/wp-content/themes/bb-theme-child/assets/rss_feeds/sub-saharan-africa/journalism_rss.xml Journalism RSS feeds. Tue, 25 May 2021 07:18:51 GMT en //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/water-conflicts-science-and-the-media/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/water-conflicts-science-and-the-media/ The media has a key role to play in creating new narratives in the world’s complex water conflicts, specialists say. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:12:16 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/q-a-the-elephant-in-the-room-in-nile-basin-reporting-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/supported-content/q-a-the-elephant-in-the-room-in-nile-basin-reporting-1/ Data gaps and curbs to press freedoms are stifling reporting on Nile water issues, says the head of the Open Water Diplomacy Lab. Wed, 8 Jan 2020 12:08:18 GMT+0000 Rehab Abd Almohsen //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/bridging-the-global-divide-in-science-journalism-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/bridging-the-global-divide-in-science-journalism-1/ Freelance science journalists from the Global South air the challenges they face at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ). Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:29:44 GMT+0000 Esther Nakkazi //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/wcsj2019-will-be-great/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/wcsj2019-will-be-great/ WCSJ2019 promises to be inclusive and adventurous, says the chairman of its organising committee. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 02:33:55 GMT+0000 Baraka Rateng’ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/scidev-net-joins-trust-project/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/editorials/scidev-net-joins-trust-project/ The global initiative helps readers discern properly reported articles from fake news Tue, 9 Oct 2018 07:40:37 GMT+0000 Ben Deighton //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/taming-climate-change/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/taming-climate-change/ To fight the consequences of climate change in Africa, collective action is needed, writes Jacquie Ogada. Mon, 7 May 2018 02:32:50 GMT+0000 Jacquie Ogada //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scidev-net-launches-script-training-course-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scidev-net-launches-script-training-course-1/ Objective is to increase the number of science articles in African media. Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:23:15 GMT+0000 Ben Deighton //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-institutions-disseminate-research/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-institutions-disseminate-research/ Thanks to a news service, African journals are being helped to disseminate their research to the public. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:37:55 GMT+0000 Sam Otieno //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/world-science-journalism-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/world-science-journalism-africa/ With 11 conferences announced so far, when will the World Conference of Science Journalists go to Africa? Wed, 1 Nov 2017 08:36:59 GMT+0000 Ben Deighton //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/build-african-science-journalism-capacity/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/build-african-science-journalism-capacity/ A two-year initiative has been launched to boost African science journalism to aid socioeconomic development. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 05:32:22 GMT+0000 Sam Otieno //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/media-coverage-sti-develop-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/media-coverage-sti-develop-africa/ Journalists should cover STI issues to help transform Sub-Saharan Africa, writes Gilbert Nakweya. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:03:38 GMT+0000 Gilbert Nakweya //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/communication-vital-africa-sdgs/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/communication-vital-africa-sdgs/ Effective science communication is key to Africa achieving the SDGs, writes Gilbert Nakweya. Mon, 8 Feb 2016 06:40:57 GMT+0000 Gilbert Nakweya //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/reporting-impactful-stories-climate-change/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/reporting-impactful-stories-climate-change/ A workshop charges science journalists to report extensively and more accurately on climate change in Africa. Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:05:31 GMT+0000 Gilbert Nakweya //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/pitch-science-editor-journalism-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/practical-guides/pitch-science-editor-journalism-1/ Tips on how to maximise the chances of getting your science story published. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:08:08 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/common-ground-for-journalists-and-scientists/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/common-ground-for-journalists-and-scientists/ Both scientists and journalists should understand each other to help build trust and promote public engagement. Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:43:54 GMT+0000 Maxwell Awumah //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/conference-unravels-poor-media-coverage-of-gmo-debates/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/conference-unravels-poor-media-coverage-of-gmo-debates/ Media coverage of GMOs tends to lack objective analyses, and often includes views of those with vested interests. Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:56:31 GMT+0000 Maina Waruru //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/figures-reporting-risk-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/figures-reporting-risk-1/ Journalists can make their stories better by using simple numbers – or even avoiding them entirely. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:23:25 GMT+0000 Maina Waruru //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/reporters-past-present-history-learning-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/reporters-past-present-history-learning-1/ Learning the history of your field helps you to understand scientific imperfection, biases and politics. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:13:00 GMT+0000 Ochieng’ Ogodo //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/science-journalists-meet-in-seoul-korea/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/science-journalists-meet-in-seoul-korea/ Under the shadow of MERS outbreak, the World Conference of Science Journalists takes place in South Korea. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:30:51 GMT+0000 Rouwen Lin //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/new-media-helicopter-journalism-africa-1/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-at-large/new-media-helicopter-journalism-africa-1/ Local use of social media is beginning to add nuance to superficial international journalism, a festival hears. Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:19:20 GMT+0000 Lou Del Bello