Crisis Communication in AfricaThis course covers basic elements of crisis communications in Africa and
procedures for creating crisis communications plans and for reacting to
crises when they occur. The course helps students to master skills and
acquire knowledge on how best to develop various communication plans for
different critical audiences. It equips students with the most effective
strategies for communicating their organizations’ messages during a
crisis. The course examines various types of media risk and
vulnerability for natural and technological hazards, terrorist threats,
health and medical issues, as well as environmental hazards and security concerns.