Decolonizing the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: Perspectives from Asia and Africa
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Call for Papers
Decolonizing the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: Perspectives from Asia and Africa
Journal: African Journalism Studies
Publisher: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Special Issue
Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 August 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: Deadline discrepancy — see Important Deadline Note below
African Journalism Studies invites submissions for a Special Issue exploring decolonial approaches to the ethics of artificial intelligence in journalism, with particular emphasis on the experiences, knowledge systems, cultures, languages, and media environments of Africa and Asia.
About the Special Issue
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how news is produced, distributed, recommended, and consumed. However, dominant approaches to AI ethics have largely emerged from Western epistemological and institutional contexts, potentially overlooking the cultural, historical, linguistic, and socio-political realities of African and Asian societies.
This Special Issue seeks to develop more context-sensitive and decolonial perspectives on AI ethics in journalism. It encourages research examining epistemic bias, algorithmic inequality, misinformation, data colonialism, newsroom governance, representation, indigenous knowledge, linguistic diversity, privacy, transparency, and the changing nature of journalistic work.
Topics of Interest
Submissions may address, but are not limited to:
Epistemic erasure and AI knowledge hierarchies in journalism
Decolonization of AI-driven news narratives
AI-generated frames and journalistic discourses
Algorithmic inequity in digital journalism
Visibility and representation in AI-driven media
Algorithmic bias and contextualized fairness
Indigenous knowledge and AI journalism
Representation of local cultures and communities
Indigenous and minority languages
Local and alternative forms of storytelling
Transparency and accountability in AI journalism
AI governance in newsrooms
Cultural, linguistic, and contextual sensitivities
AI and journalistic labour
Newsroom transformation
Misinformation and AI-generated content
Deepfakes and information integrity
AI-assisted fact-checking and verification
Data privacy and surveillance
Consent and personal data use
Platform power and algorithmic influence
Data colonialism
AI infrastructures
Community participation and feedback
Public-interest journalism
AI futures in Africa and Asia
Local regulatory frameworks for AI journalism
Disclosure of AI use and information sources
Community mechanisms for challenging AI misrepresentation
Preferred Article Type
The Special Issue invites full research papers based on accepted extended abstracts.
Full manuscripts should be no more than 8,000 words, including references.
Abstract Requirements
Authors should initially submit an extended abstract of 500–700 words.
The extended abstract should clearly address:
Research background
Aims of the study
Theoretical framework
Methodology
Findings, if available at the time of submission
Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 August 2026
Extended abstracts should be emailed to both Guest Editors:
Dr Sadia Jamil: sadia.jamil@nottingham.edu.cn
Dr Mbongeni Msimanga: mmsimanga@nust.na
Full Manuscript Requirements
The full research paper should not exceed 8,000 words, including references.
The source specifies that manuscripts should include:
Introduction
Literature Review
Theoretical Framework
Methodology
Findings
Discussion
Conclusion
Authors must select the relevant Special Issue during the journal submission process.
Special Issue Title: Decolonizing the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism: Perspectives from Asia and Africa
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Important Deadline Note
The provided Call for Papers contains conflicting full-manuscript deadlines:
The CFP header states: 15 February 2027
The Submission Instructions state: 25 February 2027 or before
Authors should confirm the final manuscript deadline with the journal or Guest Editors before submitting.
Guest Editors
Dr Sadia Jamil
University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
Email: sadia.jamil@nottingham.edu.cn
Dr Mbongeni Msimanga
Namibia University of Science & Technology
Email: mmsimanga@nust.na
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