BBC Africa retracts ‘offensive’ headline following social media criticism 

British international broadcaster, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), has changed the headline of a report published on its Africa online platforms following criticism from social media users.  The headline, published on 3 September 2020 alongside an article on the BBC Africa platforms read: “Coronavirus in Africa: Could poverty explain mystery of low death rate?”  In […]

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Social media stories: Unpacking ‘journalism without fear or favour’

On World Press Freedom Day, Uganda media professionals converged on Twitter to reflect on professionalism and independence of media in the country. In a tweet chat held on Saturday May 2, 2020, leading editors, media development professionals and thinkers discussed the theme of the day: “Journalism without fear or favour”. “It speaks to the principle […]

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