The 4th Africa Media Convention (AMC) is set to be held in Marrakesh, Morocco from May 29-31st 2025 as part of commemorations for the World Media Day celebration.

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This was announced by the President of the Ghana Journalists Association, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour during a press briefing yesterday, Thursday March 13.According to him, “this year the 4th AMC will take place in Marakesh in Morocco from 29th May to 31st 2025”.

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The 3rd Convention was held in Accra, Ghana one which Mr Dwumfour mentioned has “been taunted as the best convention since the inception of the AMC”.

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He called on the Ghanaian media to participate in such international activities.

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The Convention launched in 2021 by the East African Editors Forum, UNESCO Liaison Office to AU and UNECA, and UNESCO National Office in Dar es Salaam aimed at reflecting on the fundamental role of journalism, celebrating press freedom, deliberating on measures to safeguard media freedoms, promoting access to information, and to ensure the safety of journalists.

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The event was themed "The African Media We Want: Enhancing Freedom, Innovation, and Environmental Sustainability in a Dynamic World." It focused on evaluating press freedom, access to information, and journalist safety in Africa, while also promoting public interest media, honoring journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty, and developing strategies for media sustainability.

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The Africa Media Convention is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together media stakeholders, policymakers, journalists, and academics from across the continent. It typically features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and case studies on various topics related to media sustainability, press freedom, and the impact of emerging technologies on journalism.

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Participants engage in thought-provoking discussions, share innovative ideas, and collaborate on solutions to address the challenges facing African media.

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The convention also serves as a platform to celebrate press freedom, pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and promote access to information and the safety of journalists.

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