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Newsletter n° 4 |
06.02.04 |
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| The Business of Newspapers
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| "Kiddie Journo" Snaps up Ghana’s Youngest Readers |
School children between the ages of six and sixteen are the target audience of a new publication in Ghana. RAP 21 spoke to editor-in-chief and publisher Mark A. Kwateng about the launch of his new initiative and the logistics of running a newspaper that not only provides news for young readers, but also depends on their contributions for its very success. The 12-page publication, which was launched in November 2003, consists entirely of articles, stories, poems and illustrations created by its readers.
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| NEWS FROM THE MEDIA SCENE
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| Senegalese Media Association Wants to Promote Local News |
A new media association has been created in Senegal. Print and TV journalists in Tambacounda, a region in the eastern part of the country, established the association Arpict in mid-January, with the aim of maintaining a spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance amongst them
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| Anti-corruption Prizes Awarded to Burkinabe Journalists |
Three journalists in Burkina Faso have received a media prize for combating corruption. The prize, which was awarded by the country’s National Network for Combating Corruption (REN-LAC), was handed out during a ceremony on 20 January.
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| Ethiopia: Authorities Gag Free Press Association |
The Ethiopian government is once more trying to silence the country’s independent press. In November 2003, the Ethiopian Free Press Journalists’ Association (EFJA), was forced to cease its activities on the grounds that it had failed to submit audit reports since 2000. A month later, four EFJA board members, including President Kifle Mulat, were suspended for the same reason. In a letter to EFJA, the government warned of disciplinary action if the suspended board members were found engaging in activities associated with EFJA.
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| Media Research Course for Southern African Publishers |
Southeast African publishers interested in improving the impact of their publications through audience and market research are invited to apply for a three-day certified training course in July at South Africa’s Cross Media Training College (CMTC).
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