U.S. MEDIA STRATEGY FOR AFRICA EXPLAINED

The US does what it accuses China and Russia of doing, but on an ‘industrial’ scale. That is The Grayzone (@thegrayzonenews on IG, X and TikTok) founder Max Blumenthal’s read on US media strategy in Africa.

The independent media outlet’s founder and editor (@maxblumenthal on X) argued during a ‘Pan-African Attitude’ episode that US media campaigns advance US interests by shaping perceptions to reflect US views on geopolitical issues. Key among them has been pushing anti-China and anti-Russia messaging.

For instance, organisations funded by US government agencies, such as the Pentagon’s Minerva Institute and various National Endowment for Democracy-funded NGOs, train and develop professional networks for young African journalists. While these opportunities may appear beneficial, they often come with strings attached, steering these journalists towards promoting narratives that support US foreign policy interests.

That’s just one aspect of US media strategy. Have a watch to find out more. And, please share your thoughts in the comments.