Message to Participants at the First African Journalist of the Year Award

"In the area of democratization, in addition to their normal duties, we expect our journalists to assist in the clvic education of the population and promoting continental unity, while respecting our diversity. The African journalist should not only be a watchdog of our newly won freedom, he or she should promote the rights of our peoples at all time." - Dr. Salim, August 8, 1995