THE AFRICAN COURIER. Reporting Africa and its Diaspora! The African Courier is an international magazine published in Germany to report on Africa and the Diaspora African experience. The first issue of the bimonthly magazine appeared on the newsstands on 15 February 1998. The African Courier is a communication forum for European-African political, economic and cultural exchanges, and a voice for Africa in Europe.
DW Akademie is accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany, which will start in September. Students who successfully complete the four-semester program will be awarded a master of arts degree.
DW Akademie is part of Deutsche Welle (DW). It is the centre for education and knowledge transfer at Germany’s international broadcaster. Its activities include international media development, a traineeship for future DW journalists, the International Media Studies (IMS) Master’s program, media training for specialized professionals and a broad range of multimedia courses for learning German..
The program is targeted at students from around the world that want to work in a position of responsibility in journalism or the communications sector. It especially addresses journalists-in-training, media representatives from radio, TV, online and print and communication experts.
The program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management.
Up to 10 full scholarships are offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe.
Young journalists, media managers and other communication professionals can apply.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least a year of professional experience in a media-related field. Applicants must also have a good command of German and English.
The deadline is March 31.
