Research programme
Media, Democracy and Public Discourse
Research on journalism, political communication, civic trust, elections, public debate, media freedom and the changing role of news institutions.
Programme focus
Examines how journalism, political communication and public debate shape civic life across African societies.
Research questions
- How do media systems shape public trust and democratic participation?
- What kinds of evidence help explain election narratives and political rhetoric?
- How are news institutions adapting to platform-mediated publics?
Related publications
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