Social media overtakes radio and television as Kenya’s main news source

5 May 2026 Social media has become the primary source of news for audiences in Kenya, surpassing both television and radio for the first time, according to newly...

Senior reporter resigns from Liberian community radio Magic FM in Grand Bassa

7 May 2026 A senior journalist at one of Liberia’s community radio stations has resigned from his position, marking the end of a notable chapter in local broadcasting...

100 years of radio in Africa: from propaganda to people’s power

16 May 2026 This overview of a century of radio broadcasting in Africa is republished from The Conversation. Authors: Sisanda Nkoala, University of the Western Cape; Christina Chan-Meetoo, University...

Storm knocks two major community radio stations off air in Central Liberia

5 May 2026 A violent windstorm has forced two of central Liberia’s leading community radio stations off air after damaging critical broadcasting infrastructure, disrupting access to news and...

South Africa’s Lloyd Madurai rejoins global jury shaping audio excellence

25 March 2026 Lloyd Madurai, founder and managing director of HOT 102.7FM, has been reappointed to the Grand Jury of the New York Festivals Radio Awards, reinforcing South...

Nigerian public broadcasters Radio Lagos and Eko FM win big at national broadcasting awards

22 April 2026 Two leading public radio stations in Nigeria, Radio Lagos and Eko FM, have taken top honors at the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, securing six major wins...

Kenya faces major radio shake-up as court clears revocation of standard group broadcast licenses

1 April 2026 Radio broadcasting in Kenya is set for a major disruption after a tribunal cleared regulators to revoke multiple licenses belonging to one of the country’s...

Senegalese broadcaster strengthens diaspora ties through radio in Ivory Coast

21 April 2026 In a vibrant demonstration of radio’s enduring power to connect communities across borders, Senegalese cultural broadcaster Cheikh Ibrahima Fall has emerged as a leading voice...

Metro FM marks 40 years with major lineup refresh as South African radio evolves

1 April 2026 South African broadcaster Metro FM is marking its 40th anniversary with a refreshed programming lineup, blending established voices with new talent as it positions itself...

Susan Larkin is new President & CEO of RCS

29 March 2026 RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of Susan Larkin as its new President & CEO, marking a pivotal moment as the organization accelerates its leadership in…

Radio Nigeria and Dangote Industries Limited deepen media corporate partnership for national development

22 April 2026 Nigeria’s public broadcaster, Radio Nigeria, is moving to strengthen its collaboration with the private sector following a high-level engagement with Dangote Industries Limited, one of...

Handling the First Objection

4 May 2026 Selling Radio Direct with Pat Bryson I just returned from several market visits with my clients. I was out on the street with…

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