Information on "Media" and "Africa"
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Freedom of Expression in Kenya: Exploring Public Use of Old and New Media
Author: Winnie V Mitullah
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This briefing paper analyzes how Kenyans are using old and new media as channels for expression. More on «Freedom of Expression in Kenya: Exploring Public Use of Old and New Media»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa
Author: Yu-Shan Wu
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper explores the expansion of Chinese state-controlled media outlets in Africa. More on «The Rise of China’s State-Led Media Dynasty in Africa»
May 2012
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May 2012
The Media and Freedom of Expression in the Arab World
Author: Jean-Paul Marthoz
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
Online media, global TV and social networks played a significant role in the Arab Spring and will be important factors in determining the direction of these “revolutions”. More on «The Media and Freedom of Expression in the Arab World»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Goodwill and Hard Bargains
Author: Gregory Mthembu-Salter
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This paper examines Indian and Chinese business interests that seek to profitably engage with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) without falling victim to its multiple political and economic risks. More on «Goodwill and Hard Bargains»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Democracy Watch 33 & 34
Publisher: Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)
In this issue the authors discuss the possible creation of new constituencies, and the "bastardization" of public opinion in Ghana. More on «Democracy Watch 33 & 34» -
2012
New Media and Conflict After the Arab Spring
Author: Sean Aday, Henry Farrell, Marc Lynch, John Sides, Deen Freelon
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
In this report, a team of scholars from George Washington University and American University analyze the role of social media in the Arab Spring protests of 2011–12. More on «New Media and Conflict After the Arab Spring» -
2012
The Evolution of the Arabic Language Through Online Writing
Author: Saussan Khalil
Publisher: British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES)
This paper examines the relationship between the form of the Arab language used in online writing and the messages being conveyed. More on «The Evolution of the Arabic Language Through Online Writing»
December 2011
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Dec 2011
The Role of New Media and Communication Technologies in Arab Transitions
Author: Manuel Manrique, Barah Mikail
Publisher: FRIDE
The pace of events in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya in early 2011 led analysts to identify Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as an important catalyst of the Arab spring. More on «The Role of New Media and Communication Technologies in Arab Transitions»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
Revolution and Political Transformation in the Middle East, Vol I
Author: Stephen Zunes, Srdja Popovic, Kristina Djuric, Charles Schmitz, Ronald Bruce St John, John Jackson, Thanassis Cambanis, Basem Fathy, Radwan Ziadeh
Publisher: Middle East Institute (MEI)
This volume focuses on the groups and individuals who have led the popular uprisings throughout Middle East and North Africa. More on «Revolution and Political Transformation in the Middle East, Vol I»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
Implementing the APRM
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This report reflects the views of a group of civil society researchers and activists on the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in South Africa. More on «Implementing the APRM»
