Professor Appiagyei-Atua, the Regional Director of the Africa Coalition for Academic Freedom (ACAF), has stated that academic freedom is critical to solving the pressing challenges of African societies, and media professionals have a key role in defending it.
Speaking at a one-day training workshop for journalists in Accra, Prof Appiagyei-Atua emphasized that knowledge is not produced only in universities but also in classrooms, research institutions, and the media. "That knowledge must be protected and allowed to thrive if we are to solve societal problems and support democratic development," he noted.
Organized by ACAF, the workshop brought together journalists from across Ghana to explore how the media can help champion academic freedom, a principle that underpins democratic governance, human rights, and sustainable development.
Participants engaged in discussions on legal frameworks, human rights perspectives, and the practical roles journalists play in safeguarding academic environments from political and institutional threats.
