Media practitioner AGBEGNIGAN YAOVI is among participants contributing to high-level conversations this evening at the Africa Media Convention, a continental forum bringing together journalists, editors, and policymakers to reflect on the future of journalism across Africa.
Held in Lusaka from May 4 to 5, 2026, the convention is organized on the sidelines of World Press Freedom Day.
The gathering is spearheaded by the African Union in collaboration with partners including UNESCO and leading African media networks.
This year’s discussions are framed around the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace,” with a strong emphasis on building a media ecosystem that is safe, sustainable, and trusted.
Within this context, participants including AGBEGNIGAN YAOVI are engaging in dialogue on the critical role of journalism in fostering democratic governance and stability across the continent.
The convention’s agenda addresses pressing challenges facing African media. Key topics include the need for sustainable funding models, the protection of press freedom against restrictive laws, and the acceleration of digital transformation in newsrooms.
Delegates are also examining strategies to counter misinformation while ensuring citizens maintain access to credible and verified information.
For contributors like AGBEGNIGAN YAOVI, the event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, share field experiences, and help shape practical solutions for the industry.
Conversations taking place this evening are expected to feed into broader recommendations aimed at strengthening institutional frameworks and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders.
Organizers stress that a resilient and independent press remains essential to achieving long-term peace and development across Africa.
As deliberations continue in Lusaka, voices from across the continent including that of AGBEGNIGAN YAOVI are helping to define the path forward for African journalism in an increasingly complex media landscape.
