The African Chamber of Media (ACM) is a progressive media sector organisation established
to advance, protect, develop, and strengthen the interests of African media practitioners,
independent publishers, community media institutions, digital media platforms, journalists,
content creators, and emerging media enterprises across the continent.
ACM exists to create a sustainable, inclusive, innovative, and transformed media ecosystem
that empowers African voices while promoting media freedom, ethical journalism, digital
advancement, skills development, industry collaboration, and economic participation within
the media and communications sector.
The organisation serves as a strategic platform that brings together media stakeholders to
address industry challenges, unlock opportunities, strengthen sector representation, and drive the future sustainability of African media.
The African Chamber of Media was formed to respond to the growing need for:
ACM positions itself as a catalyst for industry growth, transformation, innovation, and long
term sustainability.
VISION
To become a leading African media industry body that drives transformation, innovation,
sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment across the media and communications
landscape.
MISSION
To empower and strengthen African media institutions and practitioners through advocacy,
collaboration, training, innovation, policy engagement, strategic partnerships, and sustainable
development initiatives that promote an inclusive and globally competitive media sector.
