Shifting African Digital Landscapes - LSE Africa Talks public lecture

Developments in online media point to interesting possibilities for African engagement in the global public sphere. African subjects are taking their places as audiences and agents, rather than receivers of aid and information. Sean Jacobs is a faculty member of The New School in New York City and the founder of the popular Africa is a Country blog. Wendy Willems is a Lecturer in the LSE Department of Media and Communications. This event is free and open to all with no ticket or pre-registration required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. From time to time there are changes to event details so we strongly recommend that if you plan to attend this event you check back on this listing on the day of the event. LSE tries to make all events available as a podcast. Podcasts are normally available 1-2 working days after the event. Podcasts and videos of past events can be found online. Date: Tuesday 17 March 2015 Time: 6.30-8pm Venue: New Theatre, East Building Speaker: Dr Sean Jacobs Chair: Dr Wendy Willems www.lse.ac.uk