Building bridges between Russia and Africa together
- Dates: April 22nd and 23rd, 2025
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Venue: Kirkos Sub city wereda 01 No.:408 Hotel de lopol Business center
Participation formats:
listener / discussant (face-to-face)
Working languages:
English, Russian, French
About the Forum
The International Forum of Leading Journalists from Russia and African Countries aims to create a broad platform for establishing pathways for interaction between Russian and African media outlets, and most importantly, for forging new connections.
On the Russian side, representatives from leading Russian media outlets and news agencies, as well as the Russian Embassy in Ethiopia, will participate in the Forum in person. Among the foreign media, there will be representatives from Botswana, Ghana, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and other African countries.
Facts and Figures: Over 70 participants from Russia and 9 African countries, 2 days of intensive program, more than 10 analytical reports!
To establish a dynamic platform for fostering interaction and strategic partnerships between Russian and African media, encompassing information and content exchange, professional skill enhancement, and the promotion of public diplomacy initiatives.
The Brief Program of the Forum
- April 22, 2025, Tuesday
- 10:00-11:00 Registration. Official Opening of the Forum. Introduction of Participants.
- 11:00-12:00 Content Program. Analytical Reports. Topic: “The Image of Russia in African Media — The Image of African Countries in Russian Media.”
- 12:00-12:30 Coffee Break
- 12:30-15:00 Analytical Reports. Expert Discussion by Media Representatives Based on Analytical Reports.
- 15:00-16:00 Lunch
- 16:00-17:30 Round Table: “Media of Russia and Africa: Pathways of Interaction, Topics, Resources.”
- 17:30-18:00 Summary of the Day
- April 23, 2025, Wednesday
- 10:00-11:30 Content Program. Topic: Media of Russia and Africa: A Platform for Collaboration. Master Class: “Contemporary Journalism: Challenges and Solutions.”
- 11:30-12:00 Coffee Break
- 12:00-13:30 Master Class by a Media Expert: “Combating Disinformation and Promoting Accurate Reporting.”
- 13:30-14:30 Lunch
- 14:30-16:30 Round Table: Media of Russia and Africa: A Platform for Networking. Drafting, Discussion, and Approval of the Resolution.
- 16:30-17:00 Concluding Remarks.
- 17:00-19:00 Certificate Award Ceremony. Gala Dinner. Closing.
We invite you to join a series of open online lectures for a broad audience! The purpose of these sessions is foster a deeper understanding of the multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Africa. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more!
How to Participate
Fill out the registration form by clicking on the "REGISTRATION" link.
Contacts
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