CIR is thrilled to welcome another robust delegation of international journalists to Journalism under Fire — this time from across sub-Saharan Africa. While we cannot publish their names at this point, below are the themes they’ll explore while in the U.S., and a list of their countries and occupations.
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for their visit. While here, the international journalists will:
- Examine the rights and responsibilities of a free press in a democracy and the principles and laws governing the press in the United States;
- Gain an understanding of the evolution, current status, and trends in journalistic investigations and research in the United States;
- Explore unique aspects that distinguish investigative reporting from traditional journalism;
- Understand the role that investigative journalists play in U.S. society as they raise awareness of issues of social concern and report on illegal, irregular, or abusive actions on behalf of government, politicians, criminals or corporations;
- Assess the impact of social media, new communication technologies, citizen journalism, and alternative forms of investigative reporting; and
- Discuss best practices in ensuring that reports are fact checked.
International Journalists: Countries and Occupations
Benin: Chief Editor, Ocean FM; and a Specialized Journalist, France Medias Monde (RFI/France 24)
Botswana: Senior Journalist, The Botswana Daily News and Kutlwano Magazine
Cameroon: National Coordinator, Family Club Association; and the Chief of Service for Public Communication, Regional Delegation for Communication
Central African Republic: Journalist/Editor, Le Tambourin; and Journalist, L’Agora.
Republic of Congo: Director General /Journalist, VOX TV
Côte d’Ivoire: Journalist and Man Regional Correspondent, Radiodiffusion Télévision Ivoirienne (RTI)
Ethiopia: Editor‑in‑Chief, Addis Fortune
France: Reporter, Shems FM
Gabon: Journalist, Gabon Televisions
Guinea-Bissau: Digital Journalism and Technology Consultant, Nopintcha and National Radio
Haiti: Journalist, Radio Metropole; Director General, Juno7
Kenya: News Anchor, Maata FM
Madagascar: TV Journalist, RTA Mahajanga
Mali: Director of Publication, Journal L’Annonceur
Nigeria: Sub‑Assistant Editor, News and Politics, Saturday Punch
Rwanda: Program Producer, Rwanda Broadcasting Agency
Sénégal: Chief Editor, Zig FM Radio; and Television News Presenter, Walf‑Fadrji TV
Togo: Journalist, Radio Kara
Tunisia: TV Producer, Attessia TV
Zimbabwe: Journalist, Radio Zimbabwe
