A Day at the Institute for African Studies

On July 13, journalism fellows from African countries visited the Institute for African Studies. The visit brought together African journalists and leading Russian scholars for a day of professional exchange and dialogue.

What was on the agenda?

Guided tour of the Institute – Yaroslav Glukhov and Alexander Novikov, researchers of the Institute, told the fellows about the Institute's history, its research activities, and exposed its role as one of Russia's leading centers for African studies.

Meeting with researchers – participants met with the Institute's experts to discuss current research on political, economic, and social developments across the African continent.

Roundtable on media – the highlight of the visit was a discussion on the rapidly evolving media landscape.

Sharing experiences – the meeting provided a platform for African journalists to share insights from their home countries, discuss professional practices, and establish new connections with the Russian academic community.

The visit to the Institute for African Studies became another important milestone of the Interussia Fellowship Program, strengthening professional ties and promoting meaningful dialogue between Russia and African countries

The programme is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation together with the Gorchakov Fund and the International Information Agency and Radio Sputnik as part of the SputnikPro programme. The fellowship is held within Rossotrudnichestvo's flagship New Generation programme with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation.

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