There is need for a review of the journalism teaching curricula to ensure it focuses on equipping students with the skills to produce high-quality, ethical, and sustainable content. This emerged during the 2024 African Journalism Education Network (AJEN) where delegates are exploring innovative approaches to teaching journalism across African institutions of higher learning. The conference has brought together leading academics, journalists, and policymakers from around the globe to discuss the pivotal role of journalism education in addressing the complex challenges facing media and society in Sub-Saharan Africa. The conference is focusing on several key areas: sustainable journalism education, gender reporting, climate change education, and the future of media in a rapidly evolving landscape. Speaking at the opening ceremony was the AJEN Vice President and Aga Khan University (AKU), Dean of GSMC, Prof Nancy Booker stressed on the need to ensure future generations inherit a safe and sustainable environment. “The future of journalism is more alive than ever, especially now against the backdrop of global crises that demand the attention of media stakeholders. As the Aga Khan University, we are preparing our students with the necessary skills and competence for this new order,” she said.