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Les stéréotypes sur les conflits, les maladies et la corruption persistent. Shutterstock

Les médias internationaux ne présentent qu'une facette de l'actualité de l'Afrique : un nouveau rapport évalue leur performance

Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town; Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University, and Colin Getty Tredoux, University of Cape Town

L'histoire de l'Afrique ne se limite pas aux conflits, à la pauvreté et à la mauvaise gouvernance ; elle mérite une couverture plus nuancée.
Sensationalist coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic spreads fear and is unhelpful. Getty Images

South African front‑page stories about COVID were sensationalist and unhelpful

Herman Wasserman, University of Cape Town; Chikezie E. Uzuegbunam, University of Cape Town; Tanja Bosch, University of Cape Town, and Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town

The majority of front page reports were negative in tone, seeing very little possibility for individual agency and self-efficacy. This can amplify public anxiety and fear.
A typical community protest over the delivery of basic services in South Africa. A study shows protesters often resort to violence to attract attention. Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Voices of the poor are missing from South Africa’s media

Herman Wasserman, University of Cape Town; Tanja Bosch, University of Cape Town, and Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town

The advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994 is often hailed as peaceful and smooth. But, there are lingering problems. Dissent over unmet expectations has resulted in an increase in protests.

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