{
  "id": 8158459,
  "title": "Journalists urged to prioritise conflict-sensitive reporting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/journalists-urged-to-prioritise-conflict-sensitive-reporting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T00:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/journalists-urged-to-prioritise-conflict-sensitive-reporting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Journalists working in northern regions of the country have been urged to focus on conflict-sensitive journalism when covering conflicts and related events. The Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocesan Development Organisation (NABOCADO), a branch of the Catholic Church, emphasized the importance of reporting that helps de-escalate tensions and promote peace in communities affected by conflict. This advice was given during a workshop for journalists in Bolgatanga, part of NABOCADO's Integrated Peace Building for Improved Food and Nutrition Supply (INPEACE) project. The project, running from June 2023 to May 2029, targets four districts in the Upper East and North East regions, aiming to reduce violent conflicts and improve social cohesion.\n\nThe project established community peace agents in border areas and trained 31 monitors to spot early signs of violence, enabling prompt intervention by authorities. NABOCADO reported that there are currently 77 active conflicts in the areas covered by the diocese, with 72 percent of them related to land disputes. Mr. Atia, the Director of Justice, Peace and Humanitarian Response at NABOCADO, highlighted the significance of the project's role in restoring calm in conflict-prone communities. He stressed the crucial role of peace journalism in sustaining relative peace in affected communities.\n\nMr. Ali Anankpieng, the former Upper East Regional Executive Director of the Peace Council, added that responsible journalism can contribute to conflict de-escalation and resolution. He urged journalists to avoid sensationalism in conflict reporting, as this can worsen volatile situations. Instead, peace reporters should prioritize amplifying narratives of stakeholders working to control and resolve conflicts, rather than focusing solely on negative aspects.",
  "summary": "Journalists and media practitioners in the northern part of the country have been urged to prioritise conflict-sensitive journalism in their coverage of conflicts and related developments. The Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocesan Development Organisation (NABOCADO), the development wing of the Catholic Church, said reporting that focused on narratives capable of de-escalating tensions was…",
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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."
}