Journalists fulfill an important civic function by informing society of events that can directly impact their citizens’ well-being. In performing their civic function, journalists are often faced with the need to cover traumatic stories and events. Using a qualitative approach, the study investigates how journalists in Africa navigate the emotional

The discussion on fake news has become a concern to many. Scholars have tried to give a working definition of what fake news is. Others like the UNESCO handbook for journalists have tried to establish the difference between fake news and misinformation, drawing on the fact that, misinformation is a

-A large number of the world’s population is now living online. Since 2016 especially there is a huge increase in people’s connectivity and interest in social media. The year 2016 also witnessed several online controversies and events both globally and locally during the elections in the USA, the Ghana elections and

Re-write your narratives.” Photo from Women’s March in Ghana, 2018. Photographer:Owula kpakpo. Image source: Wikimedia commons Since its introduction in Ghana in 1993, the internet has provided numerous opportunities to Ghanaians among them, the ability to create networks, share information, as well as communicate. Today, Ghana boasts of about 10 million