Chinese Media Engagement with Africa and the Role of African Agency. The Cases of Kenya and Ethiopia

Megatrends Policy Brief 26, 08.07.2024, 8 Seiten

doi:10.18449/2024MTA-PB26

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This policy brief delves into China's strategic media engagement across Africa, revealing a dynamic interplay of state and private efforts aimed at reshaping narratives and boosting China's influence. It emphasises the pivotal role of economic and regulatory landscapes, suggesting the necessity of fostering African media independence to safeguard against authoritarian tendencies.

A trainee journalist at Radio Yetu Station based in Nakuru. — Kenya, 2024: At Radio Yetu in Nakuru a trainee journalist prepares content amid the challenges and opportunities of a media landscape influenced by both local and global forces.

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