TAEF elects new executive committee

The Africa Editors Forum (TAEF) elected a new executive committee to steer the organisation for a two-year term in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. The elected officials&#039; terms will end in 2026.Kenya&#039;s Churchill Otieno is the committee chairperson, followed by Emmanuel Dogbevi (Ghana) as the deputy chairperson.Emang Mutapati (Botswana) will serve as the general secretary and South Africa&#039;s Sbu Ngalwa as the treasurer general.In a statement, the forum announced that the election was held on the sidelines of the Africa Media Festival, and members participated in person and virtually."In the vast and dynamic landscape of African media, our role as custodians of information, guardians of press freedom, and champions of ethical journalism has never been more critical. Today, we find ourselves navigating through turbulent waters where the very essence of truth is under siege. In the face of censorship, intimidation and the insidious spread of disinformation, our commitment to upholding the principles of journalistic integrity must remain unwavering."The meeting considered, among other things, the urgent need for continental cooperation, solidarity, and finding suitable solutions for the future sustainability of journalism in Africa.Deputy chairperson Emmanuel Dogbevi said during the meeting that the election is crucial because of the decline of democracy on the continent and the sustainability challenges facing the media."This is also the time to work hard to revive all the other editors&#039; groups on the continent, including Ghana, that have been inactive for some time now. This is by no means an easy task, but it has to be done," he said.

TAEF elects new executive committee

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Namibian Sun 2026-08-27

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