The Gambian High Commissioner to the UK Fatou Bensouda has challenged investigate journalists to move behind superficial narratives and explore deeper truth in the African region.
Bensouda made the call on Wednesday during the opening of the three-day African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) at Wits University in South Africa.
She mentioned that Africa is mostly portrayed as a region entangled in conflict, poverty and disease. She therefore urged journalists to explore the deeper truth.
She reminded investigative journalists that they stand at the frontline of truth that defeats misleading narratives and that none is beyond accountability.
The AIJC which was launched in 2004 has this year drawn investigative journalists, media trainers, leaders and experts from more than 45 countries across the globe.
Outstanding journalists yesterday received awards of excellence in their investigative reporting.
Source: CFMNews, Malawi
By Wezi Nyirongo Chamanza
