{
  "id": 4647706,
  "title": "MTN Pan African MIP could mark new beginning for African journalism – TAEF Vice-President",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/mtn-pan-african-mip-could-mark-new-beginning-for-african-journalism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/08/31/mtn-pan-african-mip-could-mark-new-beginning-for-african-journalism-taef-vice-president/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emmanuel K Dogbevi, Vice-President of The African Editors Forum (TAEF), has spoken highly of the MTN Pan African MIP, a learning programme designed to revolutionize African journalism. The MTN Group-funded initiative, hosted by the University of Johannesburg, aims to equip journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape. Dogbevi emphasized the importance of active participation in the programme, stating that the participants were at the forefront of a pivotal moment in African journalism history. He warned of the challenges the industry faces, such as shrinking democratic systems and growing attacks on press freedom, but also highlighted the opportunities that can be seized through proactive journalism. The six-week virtual programme, which began in 2022, covers various topics including digital transformation, media entrepreneurship, and Pan-African storytelling. TAEF Vice-President Dogbevi urged Fellows to immerse themselves in the program, asking questions and embracing curiosity as a vital component of journalism.",
  "summary": "The MTN Pan African Media Innovation Programme at the University of Johannesburg has been described as a learning programme with the potential to begin a new chapter in how African journalism is practiced. The post MTN Pan African MIP could mark new beginning for African journalism – TAEF Vice-President appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}