On Thursday, November 21, a delegation of 12 journalists from seven sub-Saharan African countries visited the European Newsroom (ENR) at the Belga News Agency’s offices in Brussels.
The group included media professionals from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Togo, Senegal, and Niger, representing various media outlets across print, radio, and television.
During the visit, participants learned about the European Newsroom’s operations, its collaboration with 23 news agencies, and the variety of media formats it produces daily.
A dynamic discussion took place between ENR representatives Victoria Becker and Tim Kohnen and the visiting journalists, focusing on journalism related to the EU and the ENR’s efforts to enhance cooperation among its partner news agencies. This includes collaborative projects like the weekly feature “Key Stories” and various joint interviews and workshops.
The visiting journalists also shared insights into the journalism landscape and practices in their home countries, fostering mutual understanding and even sparking a brainstorming session on potential collaboration between European and African journalists.
The European External Action Service (EEAS), which is tasked with coordinating the EU’s foreign and security policy, organized the visit. This initiative is part of its goal to provide journalists with firsthand knowledge of EU operations, encouraging informed dialogue and stronger international relationships.
Photos from the visit: Olga Magiera/European Newsroom
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