StellenboschX: Freedom of expression in the African media and digital policy landscape
By Stellenbosch University
Certificate or Program credits
This course explores freedom of expression, access to information, and online freedoms in Africa, considering disinformation and issues with Internet companies’ models. It addresses AI's impact on media and journalism, examining colonial legacies and neo-colonial control of communications for political repression, and civil society's role in achieving change.
The course delves into transforming inhibiting policies and practices, enabling better communication freedoms through appropriate laws.