AU partners with UNESCO in support of the annual African Media Convention
The African media stakeholders in partnership with the African Union and UNESCO, held the second continent-wide media conference in Lusaka Zambia, from the 11-13th May 2023.

Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.

Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.

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The African media stakeholders in partnership with the African Union and UNESCO, held the second continent-wide media conference in Lusaka Zambia, from the 11-13th May 2023.
Remarks by Prof. Lidia Brito,
the UNESCO Regional Director for Southern Africa.
on the occasion of the 2nd African Media Convention/Continental World Press Freedom Day Commemorations
Lusaka Zambia , 13 May 2023
Session: Official programme with the President of the Republic of Zambia
Session Day: Day three
Your Excellency, on behalf of the Southern Africa Editors Forum (SAEF), the Media Liaison Committee (MLC) in Zambia, journalists, and delegates from all corners of Africa, I say to you and your good government ZIKOMO KWAMBIRI for allowing us to host this important 2nd African Media Convention in your beautiful country.
The Guest of Honour, Minister of Media and Information, Hon Chushi Kasanda MP,
Senior Government officials, both foreign and those from the host country
The UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Mrs Beatrice Mutali
The UNESCO Country Director for Southern Africa, Prof. Lidia Brito
The African Union Representative, …
Heads of media institutions
Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,
Mrs Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication
African Union Commission
Opening Remarks
The 2nd Africa Media Convention
Date: :11th May 2023,
Lusaka, Zambia
Reflections on Africa Media Convention
(Arusha, Tanzania)
Statement by
Churchill Otieno, Chairman,
Eastern Africa Editors Society
at
The 2nd Africa Media Convention
Date: :11th May 2023,

