ASCOM 2026: 100 Communication Actors in Africa Awarded at the 13th Edition

Author: Othniel KOUASSIPublished on: September 19, 2026Country: Côte d'Ivoire

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ASCOM 2026: 100 Communication Actors in Africa Awarded at the 13th Edition

The 13th edition of the Communication Assizes (ASCOM) took place on September 17, 2026, in Abidjan, awarding one hundred communication actors in Africa. The Grand Prize for impactful communication was awarded to John Marshall, the UK ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire. Other awards included Fox Communication for international audacity and Daphnée Naomi Tano as Community Manager of the Year. The event also highlighted the importance of training in digital professions, with ESATIC recognized for its efforts in this area.

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