Covid-19 Presented By Liberian Media: The Case Of Liberia’s FrontPage Africa Newspaper(2020-2022)

This Master’s Degree Thesis is aimed to point out how news is framed daily,considering whatever news outlet is being used.This research has considered Liberia’s Front Page Africa Newspaper about how the covid-19 was presented by Liberian media cover 2020-2022.During the covid-19 situation,the world was devastated,making many feel hopeless.This newly spread virus has been mentioned to people in various parts of the world.The way it was preached or framed caused havoc among people.The media played a pivotal role in this crisis,disseminating major happenings covid-19.The Master’s Degree Thesis focuses on framing news in Liberian media,particularly the Front Page Africa Newspaper,during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022.The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that caused widespread devastation,leading to a sense of hopelessness among people worldwide.The virus spread rapidly and affected people from different parts of the world.The way news is presented or framed has a significant impact on people’s perception of an event or issue.In this case,the media played a critical role in disseminating information about the COVID-19 pandemic,shaping people’s understanding and response to the crisis.Therefore,the research aims to explore how the Front Page Africa Newspaper framed the news of COVID-19 and its impact on the people of Liberia.The study utilizes a qualitative approach,using content analysis to analyze news articles published by the Front Page Africa Newspaper during the pandemic.The content analysis approach allows for a systematic and objective analysis of the news articles,identifying the newspaper’s dominant themes,frames,and narratives to report the COVID-19 pandemic.The research findings could contribute to understanding the media’s role in shaping public perception of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.Additionally,it could provide insight into how the media can effectively communicate information during a crisis to mitigate panic and anxiety among the public.The research may also have implications for journalism practice in Liberia and other countries facing similar crises.The Master’s Degree Thesis is a valuable contribution to understanding the framing of news in the Liberian media during the COVID-19 pandemic.By exploring the dominant themes,frames,and narratives used by the Front Page Africa Newspaper,the study provides insight into how the media can shape public perception and understanding of a crisis...