The AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit convenes in Nairobi after a decade, gathering top figures from 48 countries to discuss reshaping African media amidst technological shifts. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of AfDB underscores the importance of independent media in the face of COVID-19 and social media challenges. He champions Africa’s positive developments but criticizes their underreporting, proposing a well-funded, independent African media organization. Adesina warns against the rise of misinformation and calls for African-led storytelling to counter biases. The summit emphasizes supporting African journalists and promoting accurate portrayals of the continent, echoing Chinua Achebe’s call for Africans to author their own narrative.
