Empowering African women in media to tell impactful, inclusive stories by changing narratives through research, advocacy, and partnerships.

AWiM26 is more than a conference. It is a space for learning, connection, collaboration and meaningful exchange. Join women leaders, media professionals, policymakers and changemakers in Windhoek, Namibia, 3–4 December. Get your tickets: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c… #AWiM26 #WomensLeadership
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Africa is #NotWaiting. Its women are learning, building, creating, and leading. With expert-led courses from AWiM Learning, knowledge turns into action to shape the future of African media. Join the wave and upgrade your skills today: awimlearning.com/ #AWiMLearning #WomenInMedia
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We are live: piped.video/live/9wIqBT8l4dE… Join us right now for The Future of Africa’s Media and Creative Industries we are diving into key insights, emerging trends, and strategies shaping the continent’s media landscape!
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We are LIVE! Join us right now for The Future of Africa's Media and Creative Industries as we dive into key insights, emerging trends, and strategies shaping the continent’s media landscape. Our incredible speakers, Paula Fray (Publisher, Frayintermedia / bird story agency) and Botho Maruatona (Programme Officer - Africa & West Asia, Mama Cash), are ready to share. Don't miss out, click the link or scan the QR code to jump in immediately: 👉 bit.ly/AfricaCreativeFuture #AWiM #AfricasMediaFuture #WomenInMedia #GoingLive #CreativeIndustries
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We are pleased to announce our upcoming session titled The Future of Africa's Media and Creative Industries! We are set to explore key insights, emerging trends, and strategies driving the continent's media landscape forward. Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026, Time: 1:00 PM WAT. Registration Link: bit.ly/AfricaCreativeFuture Featured Speakers: Paula Fray Role: Publisher, Frayintermedia / @birdStoryAgency Botho Maruatona Role: Programme Officer (Africa & West Asia), @mamacash. #AWiM #AfricasMediaFuture #WomenInMedia
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What if Africa’s AI constraints could become a strategic advantage? In Episode 63 of #HerMediaDiary, Dr. @DrYemisi Akinbobola speaks with @SelamAbdella, a researcher at @gcg_ai, on AI literacy, inclusive AI, and building approaches that reflect African realities. Listen now: YouTube: piped.video/@AfricanWomeninM… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Website: hermediadiary.com #AI #AIGovernance
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Are you an African woman journalist or storyteller? We want your stories spotlighting women leading labor mobility, cross-border trade, and innovation across Africa. Pitch deadline: Sept 30, 2026. Max 2 pitches per applicant Submit here: Esther@africanwomeninmedia.com #AWiM #WomenInMedia #AfricanJournalists #LabourMigration
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Join women leaders, media professionals, policymakers and change-makers in Windhoek, Namibia, 3–4 December.
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African Women in Media (AWiM) is hosting its 10th annual conference in Namibia with the theme Powering Women’s Leadership: Media, Economics & Governance. From breakout rooms tackling global challenges to high-level networking & gala nights, #AWiM26 is the full package. •Get tickets: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c… #AfricanWomenInMedia #AWiMInNamibia
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When war made journalism too dangerous, many journalists left Sudan. But Aunnab stayed. What makes a journalist choose to remain and report when leaving seems safer? Listen to the full episode of Her Media Diary: hermediadiary.com #HerMediaDiary #Sudan #ConflictReporting
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PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Her Media Diary is now airing on @Crtv_web1 National Station (88.8 FM)! Join us as we amplify the stories of African women in media. • Fortnightly on Fridays • 4:00 PM (WAT) • CRTV 88.8 FM Check out Her Media Diary on our website: hermediadiary.com/ #AfricanWomenInMedia #HerMediaDiary #CRTV
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@KujingaBea1578 (Founder, Rock and Roll Generation) @clariss_rufaro Masiya (Feminist Researcher & Writer) Palesa victoria Mashego (Postgraduate Student Assistance, UNISA) • 3–4 Dec 2026 • Windhoek Country Club • Register now: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c… #AfricanWomenInMedia #AWiM10
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Some of our featured speakers for #AWiM26! • Rebecca Isi Imafidon • Nkosilesisa Ncube • Consolata Maitha Join us in Windhoek, Namibia (3–4 Dec) to power women's leadership across media, economics & governance. •Get tickets: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c… #AfricanWomenInMedia #10thAnniversary #WomenInLeadership
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For generations, the world viewed Africa through a map that minimized its true size. We at AWiM are glad that is changing. Geography reflects representation. When our scale is overlooked, so is our impact across media, economics, and governance. #ReframingNarratives
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That is why #AWiM26 exists: to challenge outdated narratives, accelerate women's leadership, and ensure African stories are told with accuracy and authority. Be part of redefining our future: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c… #AfricanWomenInMedia #10thAnniversary #WomenInLeadership
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What happens when the story you’re asked to tell clashes with the story you believe should be told? Dr Yemisi Akinbobola speaks with Aunnab Alman on reporting from conflict environments, editorial pressure and the importance of standing by your journalistic values. Watch or listen: YouTube: piped.video/@AfricanWomenInM… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas… Her Media Diary: hermediadiary.com #HerMediaDiary #AfricanWomenInMedia
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Who shapes the future of African media: technology, or the rules governing it? Regulating New Media in Africa: Politics, Law and Governance explores the intersection of law, policy, power and accountability, from digital rights and online harms to data infrastructure and policymaking. A must-read for anyone invested in AI, journalism and African media futures. Get your copy: intellectbooks.com/regulatin… #NewMediaAfrica #DigitalRights
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Her Media Diary has been ranked #5 among FeedSpot’s 15 Best Women in Media Podcasts. For years, we’ve been documenting the voices, experiences and journeys of African women shaping media. This recognition is a milestone, but the stories are the legacy. Listen to Her Media Diary at hermediadiary.com. #HerMediaDiary #WomenInMedia
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