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When complex, dense information is presented visually it can make a huge difference. Shutterstock

March 31, 2016

How data journalism can empower Africans at the polls and beyond

Osabuohien P. Amienyi, Arkansas State University

Data journalism and visualisation can help ordinary citizens understand complex issues in their societies more deeply. And that drives democracy.

Diaspora academics get used to working in resource rich environments with everything they need. How can Africa compete? From www.shutterstock.com

June 17, 2015

What African universities can do to attract academics back from the diaspora

Osabuohien P. Amienyi, Arkansas State University

There is more to drawing diaspora academics back to their home countries in Africa than striking up individual relationships. Infrastructure must be fixed and institutional management must improve.

Leaders like Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza, captured here playing football while his country is engulfed in turmoil, need to keep their eye on the ball and communicate effectively during times of crisis. Reuters/Goran Tomasevic

May 25, 2015

Why African leaders need to learn better communication skills

Osabuohien P. Amienyi, Arkansas State University

Rather than viewing the media as enemies, African leaders should take a leaf from some Western politicians’ books and consider journalists as potential allies.

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