Is China Producing Misinformation To Challenge Neutral Narratives on "the Coronavirus"? | The Youth Cafe

Is China Producing Misinformation To Challenge Neutral Narratives on "the Coronavirus"? | The Youth Cafe

By Sarah Kaso, a student of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London

This article addresses the question on how Chinese owned media, based in Africa, are producing misinformation to challenge neutral narratives on” the Coronavirus”. The argument is that through a new paradigm of journalism and the systematic use of agenda setting and framing China is shaping the narrative of Coronavirus shedding it into a positive light. As a young member of The Youth Café I wish to inform my peers- emerging young leaders and champions- to get a critical vision on the Information produced by Chinese media in Africa.

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Africa's Agenda 2063: Why It Should Matter To The Youth

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Africa's Agenda 2063: Why It Should Matter To The Youth

BY JOY MAKENAH

What is Agenda 2063 and Why should African Youth care about it? Well, it is the future of Africa’s self reliance and as COVID19 has shown us, global supply chains can and will be broken down and compromised. This is why Africa needs to be self-reliant, peaceful and continuously growing. Here’s all you need to know:

What Steps Should African Governments And The Youths Take To Build A United Africa? | The Youth Cafe

What Steps Should African Governments And The Youths Take To Build A United Africa? | The Youth Cafe

By Rejoice Makaudze

Africa has been a place of wars and unresolved conflicts for a long time. The conflicts have been political, economic, social and ethnic. One can argue that it is time the youth of Africa should step up and fight for their nations and a united Africa at large. According to the UN 2019, the youth between 15-24 years constitute around 20% of the population of Africa and it is predicted by 2030 youth in Africa will have increased by 42% which means they are the ones mostly affected by the conflicts in the continent. It therefore justifies why the youth should be included in peace making initiatives, policy making and planning. Decisions that are made will always affect the youths therefore they have to be part of them all.

The War Against Fake News And Mass Hysteria | Why Media Literacy Is Important | The Youth Cafe

The War Against Fake News And Mass Hysteria | Why Media Literacy Is Important | The Youth Cafe

By Joy Makena

If you are alive then you have encountered some form of media or another. In fact, if you have access to the internet (which according to Internet World Stats is about 89.7% of Kenyans), then you have encountered digital media. Many of us use the media for information, for connection and just for laughs. But in the age of clout-chasers and fake news, how can we, as youth, be more responsible in our media use and production? The answer to that is Media Literacy.