On Thursday, November 21, a gaggle of 12 journalists from 7 nations in sub-Saharan Africa visited the European Newsroom (enr) at its workplaces at Belga Information Company in Brussels.
The go to introduced collectively journalists and media professionals from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Togo Senegal and Niger from numerous media organisations within the written press, radio and tv.
What’s the European Newsroom, how does it work with its 23 information businesses and what completely different media codecs does it produce every day? These and different questions had been explored throughout the go to.
The change between the enr’s representatives – Victoria Becker and Tim Kohnen – and the visiting journalists led to a vigorous dialogue about journalism on the coronary heart of the EU and on how the enr goals to enhance cooperation between its 23 information businesses from throughout Europe, working collectively on joint codecs – corresponding to its weekly Key Tales – and in lots of different methods, corresponding to by organising joint interviews and workshops.
The journalists additionally defined the context of journalism and journalistic practices in their very own nations, creating mutual understanding and even initiating a short brainstorming session on how journalists from Europe and Africa may doubtlessly work collectively extra.
The European Exterior Motion Service (EEAS) is the diplomatic service of the European Union, accountable for coordinating the EU’s overseas and safety coverage. Organising visits for journalists is a part of its mission to offer first-hand perception into the workings of the EU, fostering knowledgeable dialogue and stronger worldwide relations.
Extra impressions from the go to. Pictures: Olga Magiera/European Newsroom
