CLOSING: Science and emerging technologies must be communicated with clarity, humility, accuracy and respect for public concerns and local contexts. Africa’s next science communicators will help shape how science is understood, reported and trusted across the continent. #RisingVoices #AGBCWebinars

The next generation of African science communicators must combine evidence translation and storytelling with digital content creation, media literacy, ethical communication and community listening. #AGBCWebinars #RisingVoices #ScienceAgainstMisinformation

Dr. Bridget Chiedu Onochie warns of a continuing gulf between researchers and the media. Important research cannot influence society if findings never reach journalists or cannot be translated into language ordinary people understand. #AGBCWebinars #ScienceCommunication

Hamadou Tidiane Sy says collaboration between scientists and journalists must respect journalism’s independence. Journalists are not simply channels for conveying institutional messages — they must question, verify and explain scientific claims. #ScienceJournalism #AGBCWebinars

Dr. Antonio Nkondjio Christophe says scientists must learn to cut through technical jargon: identify the core message, define essential terms, use plain language and practise explaining the same science to different audiences.

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Dr. Antonio Nkondjio Christophe calls for structured pathways to identify promising young researchers, train them in communication, pair them with experienced mentors and give them opportunities to explain real African research.

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Africa’s emerging science communicators need strong portfolios demonstrating accuracy, clarity, creativity and audience awareness — backed by skills in writing, interviewing, multimedia, fact-checking and digital engagement.

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Know your audience before shaping your message. Communities, policymakers, investors, journalists and global audiences are different groups with different information needs, Dr. Lydia Radoli told Webinar 6.

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Sometimes the most important communication skill is not knowing what to say — but knowing when to listen. Communities have knowledge, experiences, questions and concerns that must be part of science conversations.

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Good scientific evidence is only part of the equation. People must understand what the evidence means, why it matters to them and be able to trust those communicating it, Alanna Fogarty told #AGBCWebinars.

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Africa must play a stronger role in shaping how its science is discussed locally and globally. #RisingVoices highlighted the power of African-led narratives to make science relevant to local realities and strengthen public trust. #AGBCWebinars #ScienceCommunication

Dr. Lydia Radoli, Director of Open, Distance and e-learning (ODeL) and Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication at Daystar Univeristy, Kenya, .

🗓️Sep. 10 | 3–5 PM EAT/12 PM GMT
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Mr. Hamadou Tidiane, Director and Founder Fulbright New Century Scholar and E-jicom.

🗓️Sep. 10 | 3–5 PM EAT/12 PM GMT
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Dr. Bridget Onochie, Abuja Bureau Chief of The Guardian Newspapers, Nigeria.

🗓️Sep. 10 | 3–5 PM EAT/12 PM GMT
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Mr. Antonio Nkodjio, Senior Reseacher at OCEAC's Laboratory of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, Cameroon.

🗓️Sep. 10 | 3–5 PM EAT/12 PM GMT
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@genbio.bsky.social invites you to webinar 6 in the "Truth Under The Microscope" series.

Join us Thursday Sep. 10, 3 pm to 5 pm EAT/ 12 Noon GMT.

Topic: Rising Voices: Preparing Africa’s Next Science Communicators.

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