New Narratives of Africa
The New Narratives Project is a collaboration between Constructive Institute, African media innovators and 2030beyond that promotes a more constructive approach to the media coverage of Africa, offering nuance to both challenges and opportunities on the continent.
Activities in New Narratives
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Timeline
The New Narratives Project is a collaboration between the Constructive Institute, 2030 beyond and African media innovators funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. The New Narratives Project is a cross-continental initiative designed to strenghten connections between African and Nordic media professionals and foster more nuanced, constructive reporting on the African continent. Led by the Constructive Institute and 2030 beyond, in collaboration with African partners, the project seeks to counter outdated stereotypes, amplify underrepresented voices, and support journalism that promotes understanding, engagement, and hope.
Through exchanges, field visits, joint panels, and newsroom partnerships, the project brings together leading editors, reporters, and media thinkers from across Africa and Denmark. Together, they explore new storytelling approaches on issues such as climate, migration, youth leadership, and innovation.
Study Tour to Kenya
March 2025 – Nairobi
The Kenyan leg of the project connected Danish Foreign Editors and African thought leaders, journalists, and innovators. Over a 7-day programme in Nairobi and surrounding areas, the group learned how young African leaders challenge prevailing narratives and offer new perspectives on the future of the continent.
Highlights include:
Niels Kvale
Head of international affairs at DR
Terkel Svensson
News editor at Ritzaus Bureau
Sidsel Nyholm
Foreign editor at Kristeligt Dagblad
Nikolaj Sommer
Editor-in-chief and news director at Børsen
Kirstine Dons Christensen
Editor of society and politics at Zetland
Kristian Pedersen
Foreign editor at Berlingske
Michael Bjerre
Foreign editor at Jyllands-Posten
Martin Aagaard
International editor at Politiken
Sigurd Falkenberg Mikkelsen
Head of foreign affairs at NRK
Lene Winther
Foreign editor at Dagbladet Information
Sophie Rytter Skjoldager
Editor-in-Chief at Verdens Bedste Nyheder
Jan Lindström
Foreign Editor at Sveriges Television (SVT)
Scandinavian Study Tour
June 2025 – Denmark (Copenhagen and Bornholm)
The return exchange brings African journalists and fellows to Denmark, where they will:
The tour also includes engagement with danish innovators across sectors (New Nordic Food Manifesto, architecture and sustainability). Activities laying the groundwork for future partnerships and shared media projects.
Sweden (Stockholm)
We are partnering with the Swedish organisation FoJo and they will host the editors in Stockholm where they will:
Asha Ahmed Mwilu
Founder and Managing Director – Debunk Media
Jamila Mohamed
Managing Editor- Citizen TV
Moses Mutaburaka
Founder & CEO – This African Perspective (TAP)
Joe Ageyo
Editor in Chief – Nation Media Group
Juliet Njeri
Senior News Editor – BBC Africa
Anso Thom
Deputy Editor – Daily Maverick
Christine Mungai
News Editor – The Continent
Hinda Abdi Mohamoud
Chief Editor – Bilan Media
Tesfalem Waldyes
Founder & Editor-in-Chief – The Ethiopian Insider
Sammy Awami
Senior Journalist – BBC Swahili
Afro-Nordic Media Summit
June 2025 – Copenhagen, Pressens Hus, 9.00-16.30
The Afro-Nordic Media Summit was the cornerstone event of the New Narratives Project. A one day summit hosted in central Copenhagen, it brought together African and Danish media leaders, NGO’s, and international development voices.
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