By Ebenezer Madugu
Egyptian media expert, Ayman Adly said professional responsibility in journalism is an absolute necessity for Africa’s growth, especially in light of the rapid digital transformations reshaping the media landscape across the continent.
Ayman Adly made the remarks during a lecture titled “African Journalism between Professional Responsibility and the Challenges of the Digital Age,” delivered as part of the 62nd African Journalists’ Course, held by the Union of African Journalists in cooperation with the Supreme Council for Media Regulation in Cairo.
He stressed that combating fake news and the spread of rumors through social media platforms has become a core duty of journalists, noting that professional responsibility is no longer optional.
He added that African journalists must serve as guardians of public awareness, not merely transmitters of information.
Mr. Adly – a board member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs – highlighted the strong strategic ties between Egypt and Africa, pointing out that Egypt has restored its leadership role on the continent since 2014 under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, placing African relations at the forefront of the country’s national agenda.
He said Cairo has emerged in recent years as a major political, media, and cultural hub for Africa, describing Egypt’s presidency of the African Union in 2019 as a turning point, particularly with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
He concluded by emphasizing the vital role of responsible media in supporting development, stability, and protecting African societies from media manipulation in the digital age.
