Academia also has the power to influence the media in a number of ways (although its power is generally weaker…
We have seen in the previous articles that, like policymakers outside the continent, the media also have a tendency to…
As seen in the previous articles, the domination in the news of certain conflicts means that there is precious little…
INTRODUCTION The media is an actor that 'speaks' rather than 'acts'. Its primary role in responding to conflict is to…
We have seen in the previous topic trends suggesting that policymakers outside the continent attach a low priority to conflicts…
In this article, we will see that, on the whole, conflict in Africa has marginalised by outside policymakers when compared…
We have seen the actors and some of the ways they influence each other in setting their agendas. But regardless…
Agenda-setting refers to the process by which certain influential groups in society decide which issues are important to them and…
This article will provide you with a somewhat generalised overview of the outside perspectives on conflict in Africa. It will…
Differences in political structures and in the levels of power and access to technology, together with the ability to project…
The priest is the mediator between man and the gods (God). These are ministers in the temples, shrines, sacred groves…
Witchcraft To most Africans, witchcraft is an ugly reality. Witches are believed to be people with inherent power. Although some…