2026 Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ)

2026 Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ)

Conference Information
Africa Conference on Development Journalism (ACDJ) is an annual professional conference focused on development journalism, media innovation and public-interest reporting across Africa. The conference brings together journalists, editors, media organisations, communication specialists, researchers and development professionals to discuss the role of journalism in addressing social and economic challenges. It provides a platform for sharing reporting practices, exploring media challenges and strengthening collaboration between journalists and development stakeholders. Key discussions examine ethical reporting, public accountability, community engagement and the communication of development issues. Participants exchange professional insights and explore ways to improve journalism quality, strengthen media capacity and increase public awareness of issues affecting communities.

Conference Categories
The main categories include development journalism, investigative reporting, public-interest journalism, digital media, media ethics and community reporting. Other important areas cover health communication, environmental journalism, education reporting, economic development, governance and social accountability. Topics may also include data journalism, fact-checking, misinformation, multimedia storytelling and the use of technology in news production. Sessions examine reporting methods for communicating development challenges, highlighting local perspectives and supporting informed public discussion. These categories attract reporters, editors, broadcasters, media trainers, researchers, communication officers and development organisations. The conference supports knowledge exchange, professional networking and collaboration to strengthen journalism practices and promote responsible reporting on development issues across African communities.