The 62nd training course for young African journalists was inaugurated in Cairo, organized by the Union of African Journalists in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Media Regulation. The initiative reflects Egypt’s continued support for building the capacities of media professionals across the continent and strengthening the role of journalism in protecting national awareness and supporting the stability of nation-states.
Supreme Media Council: Responsible Journalism is Key to Facing Digital Challenges
In remarks delivered on behalf of Counselor Yasser El-Mabadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, Counselor Reem Hendi, member of the General Secretariat, affirmed the Council’s commitment to providing technical and training support to ensure the success of the program. She stressed that such initiatives are essential for reinforcing professionalism and confronting digital misinformation, noting that Egypt prioritizes building sound journalistic awareness to protect societies from rumors.
Union of African Journalists: An Investment in the Future of the Continent
Ambassador Mohamed Hegazy, member of the Union’s Technical Secretariat and former Assistant Foreign Minister, spoke on behalf of Union President Mahfouz El-Ansary. He emphasized that the course represents a real investment in the future of African journalism, especially amid global conflicts and rapid transformations that increase journalists’ responsibility to verify and convey the truth.
The course addresses several key topics, including :
– The African Free Trade Area and regional/national security
– Investigative journalism in the digital age
– The role of media in protecting state institutions and journalists in dangerous environments
– African culture as a tool of soft power .
Fifty Years of Training and Development
Dr. Samia Abbas, Secretary-General of the Union of African Journalists, stated that the Union has been organizing these courses for 50 years to create qualitative and intellectual advancement aligned with modern demands through workshops led by international experts.
Ayman Adly, member of the Union’s Technical Secretariat, noted that holding the course at this time reflects a deep awareness of the challenges facing the continent and the media’s role in supporting development and security issues.
The Egyptian Experience: A Leading Model
The training program includes field visits to Egyptian media and cultural institutions to familiarize participants with Egypt’s experience in media management and awareness-building.
Ambassador Hegazy concluded by affirming that Egypt will always support its African partners and expressed hope that participants would return home as ambassadors of professionalism and African unity.
High-Level Attendance
The opening ceremony was attended by Amal Abdel Mottaleb, Director General of the Training Center at the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, Ambassador Ahmed Haggag, advisor to the Union of African Journalists, and a number of prominent media and diplomatic figures.
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