Els: MBN360 News
The Executive Director of the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), Paul Frimpong, has reiterated the critical role of the media in shaping public understanding of Ghana-China relations and promoting accountability in the management of Ghana’s international partnerships.
Speaking at the opening of the third edition of the Ghana-China Media Fellowship in Accra, Mr Frimpong emphasised the need for journalists to provide fact-based, balanced and ethical reporting on issues relating to Ghana-China cooperation.
The fellowship, organised by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory, is designed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to deepen their understanding of Ghana-China relations and enhance their capacity to report on complex international issues from a global perspective.
The programme focuses on key areas, including trade, infrastructure, technology, education, investment, cultural exchanges and development cooperation.
The 12-week professional development programme targets outstanding journalists across various media platforms who have a strong interest in international affairs and a commitment to contributing meaningfully to public discourse on Ghana-China relations.
According to the organisers, approximately 150 applications were received from journalists across the country. Following a rigorous merit-based selection process, only 15 journalists from television, radio, online and local-language media platforms were admitted to the 2026 cohort.
Participants will receive training on a range of topics, including China’s historical development from an ancient civilisation to a modern global power, China’s Zero-Tariff Policy and Ghana’s export opportunities, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and the future of high-quality development, as well as ethical and responsible reporting on international partnerships.
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The fellowship will also provide immersive Chinese language training to help participants develop basic communication skills. In addition, journalists will undertake structured visits to Chinese enterprises operating in Ghana to gain practical insights into China’s business and development activities in the country.
Addressing participants during the first session, Mr Frimpong noted that the fellowship seeks to build a growing community of media professionals with a nuanced understanding of Ghana-China cooperation.
He stressed that informed public discourse requires rigorous journalism grounded in facts, evidence and professional ethics rather than assumptions, misinformation or sensational narratives.
“The objective is to cultivate a network of journalists who can contribute to a more informed and balanced national conversation on Ghana-China relations,” he said.
The Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory reaffirmed its commitment to engaging media professionals on issues relating to Africa-China cooperation and strengthening journalistic capacity in reporting international affairs.
Organisers believe that by the end of the fellowship, participants will be better equipped to report on complex global issues with greater context, professionalism and analytical depth. The programme is also expected to enhance journalists’ ability to produce accurate, balanced and insightful stories on matters that directly affect Ghana’s socio-economic development.
With China continuing to play a significant role in Africa’s development trajectory, journalists are expected to inform the public accurately, scrutinise claims, examine evidence and assess the impact of China’s engagement on African citizens, economies, governance systems and development outcomes.
