Communication and the culture of peace in Africa

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Title:	Communication and the culture of peace in Africa
Author:	Chikelu, Chukuemeka
Year:	2004
Periodical:	Africa Media Review (ISSN 0258-4913)
Volume:	12
Issue:	1
Pages:	1-6
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Africa
Subjects:	journalism ethics war communication Conflict management peacebuilding mass media Objectivity
Abstract:	This paper examines the nature and consequences of armed conflicts in Africa, and the responsibility of communication scholars and practitioners in building a culture and infrastructure of peace on the continent. It argues that they have taken sides on matters concerning ethnic and religious differences, reporting 'episodes rather than the entire process of a conflict' and seriously eroding professional ethics with their 'new concept of embedded journalism and instant reporting of warfare'. The paper calls on media practitioners to concentrate on investigating trends, processes, and fundamental factors connected with conflict situations and focus on how to resolve them. Sum. in English and French. [Journal abstract]