ISJCT and AMET join forces to revolutionize media training in Chad

N’Djamena, 6 August 2026 – A landmark partnership between the Institute of Higher Journalism and Communication of Chad (ISJCT) and the Association of Online Media in Chad (AMET) is set to transform media professionalism in the country. The agreement, signed in the capital, establishes a collaborative framework that bridges academic training with practical media industry needs.

Bridging academic excellence with industry demands

The partnership creates structured pathways for ISJCT students to gain hands-on experience through internships at AMET-affiliated media outlets. This dual approach ensures graduates are not only academically prepared but also industry-ready, with practical exposure to modern newsroom operations.

Beyond student training, the collaboration introduces a comprehensive continuing education program for media professionals. The initiative addresses critical skill gaps through targeted workshops on:

• Emerging digital journalism practices
• Advanced fact-checking techniques
• Newsroom management strategies
• Media business models
• AI applications in journalism
• Ethical standards and industry best practices
• Journalist safety protocols

This forward-looking curriculum responds directly to the evolving challenges facing Chad’s media landscape.

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Mahamat Mamadou Djimtebaye, ISJCT project coordinator, emphasized the transformative potential: « No journalism school can thrive in isolation. Our success depends entirely on close collaboration with industry partners. This partnership turns our classrooms into real-world training grounds while preparing students for immediate employment.»

Bello Bakary Mana, AMET president, highlighted the mutual benefits: « This agreement empowers media outlets to shape the next generation of journalists while providing our professionals with cutting-edge training opportunities. With such partners, excellence in media is within reach.»

Multi-organizational support drives project forward

The ISJCT initiative, developed by the MEDEV NGO, benefits from backing by Swiss Cooperation, GIZ, and DW Akademie. The institute will welcome its first cohort of students in October 2026, positioning itself as a future hub for journalism education, research, innovation, and professional development across media, communication, and management disciplines.

The ISJCT represents Chad’s commitment to establishing a specialized higher education institution dedicated to nurturing skilled professionals for the country’s evolving media sector.