Dr. Abang Mkpe Launches Book on African Media Diplomacy

Dr. Abang Mkpe, the Founder and Chief Executive of Media Diplomacy Studies (MDS), will launch his book titled ‘Weapons of Mass Manipulation: State Media, Global Influence and the New Diplomacy of Power’ next month in Abuja. This event coincides with the inaugural Annual Diplomacy Day.

During a discussion with Philda Nani Kereng, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Botswana to Nigeria, Dr. Mkpe highlighted the necessity for African nations to take charge of their narratives and communicate their histories, realities, achievements, and aspirations to the international community. The conversation focused on the importance of public policy, institutional investment, and technological capacity-building to enhance the credibility of African state media as tools of international diplomacy.

Kereng acknowledged the book's contents and emphasized the need for national media institutions to be equipped with the expertise and infrastructure required to effectively convey Africa’s perspectives and counter misleading international narratives.