Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- For decades, the success of African media institutions has been measured primarily by their capacity to report events, inform citizens, hold public officials accountable and shape public discourse. These remain indispensable functions of journalism. But can a media organisation do more? Can it also build infrastructure for empirical research, theoretical development and the preservation of knowledge?

At Sundiata Post, we believe it can.

The future of African media will depend not only on how effectively news organisations report the present but also on what they contribute to the world's understanding of the forces shaping African societies. Journalism can identify important questions, generate insights and provide a ...