By Gifty Amofa
Accra, Sept.3, GNA – Selected 15 journalists from various media houses in Ghana and pioneers of Ghana-China Media Fellowship have been awarded certificates after a 12-week training, aimed at strengthening media capacity on Africa-China relations.
Organised by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), the 12-week fellowship brought together journalists from television, radio, print, and digital media for an intensive experience, combining academic lectures, Chinese language instruction, and diplomatic engagements.
The programme ended on Saturday, August 30, with a certificate ceremony at ACCPA’s head office in Accra.
Fellows were recognised for their participation in the series of modules covering topics such as Chinese Modernization, Belt and Road Cooperation, Peace and Security, Cultural Diplomacy, and Media Narratives.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mr Paul Frimpong, the Executive Director of ACCPA, congratulated the graduates for their dedication and challenged them to become informed storytellers in shaping public understanding of Ghana-China relations.
“This fellowship was more than training; it was a journey of discovery and dialogue. You now carry the responsibility to inform with insight,” he said.
Throughout the fellowship, participants had the opportunity to engage with key institutions and stakeholders, including a diplomatic session with Mr Tong Defa, the Chinese Ambassador, and an industrial visit to China State Hualong Construction Ghana Limited, one of the country’s longest-standing Chinese enterprises.
Participants described the experience as transformational, saying It had been an enlightening and game-changing experience.
They expressed appreciation to ACCPA for creating a platform that bridged journalism, diplomacy, and policy.
Beyond learning, the fellowship created a strong network of journalists committed to promoting fact-based and balanced reporting on Africa-China relations.
The Ghana-China Media Fellowship 2025 has set a new benchmark for media development and international engagement.
As the first cohort celebrates this milestone, ACCPA is already planning to scale the initiative and open future editions to more media professionals across the continent.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe