Russian broadcaster RT said it is co organizing the first African Media Excellence Conference and African Media Awards, set to take place in Addis Ababa on Dec. 3 and 4.
In a statement, the channel said the event received more than 800 submissions from over 40 countries and that a jury will select winners across several categories including journalism broadcasting digital media and storytelling.
RT director general Vera Kharina said the awards aim to give space to African voices and highlight what she described as shared challenges in the Global South while promoting African identity through media production.
Organisers said 21 finalists have been shortlisted and that special prizes will also be announced during the ceremony. The jury includes representatives from African media outlets.
RT said the conference will bring together politicians media executives and public figures including descendants of African liberation leaders to discuss Africa position in a multipolar world as well as storytelling practices and the use of artificial intelligence in media.
The event is supported by African organisations including the African Union of Broadcasting and several foundations named after African leaders.
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