1. African representation and identity in global media and communication systems
2. Communication, democracy, political participation, and governance in Africa
3. Gender, communication, and power relations in African societies
4. Climate change communication, environmental advocacy, and sustainability in Africa
5. Religion, media, and public discourse in African communication contexts
6. Digital technologies, journalism, and evolving media cultures in Africa
7. Artificial intelligence, algorithmic bias, and the future of communication scholarship in Africa
8. Geo-political conflict, public health, and crisis communication in African contexts
9. Media entrepreneurship, youth participation, popular culture, and power politics in Africa
10. Strategic corporate communication, branding and Africa’s global visibility