Africa
decolonizing journalism
The Caravel’s Africa staff reports breaking news across the continent, cross-referencing and synthesizing information from local and international sources to bring readers unbiased and nuanced information about the region. Too often, Western news sources undervalue the incredible political, economic, and cultural diversity among and within countries in Africa, instead presenting Africa as a monolithic whole characterized by exoticism and defined by a limited set of negative stereotypes related to underdevelopment, conflict, disease epidemics, and more. While many African countries continue to struggle with corruption and poverty, others have made significant strides in establishing stable political regimes and booming economies. The Caravel's Africa section aims to deliver a holistic understanding of the region through honest reporting that allows readers to detect and dismiss the false stereotypes and prejudiced views of Africa that they encounter all too frequently.
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editors
elizabeth koenck
Elizabeth Koenck is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service intending to major in International Politics. She joined the Caravel in her first semester at Georgetown as a writer for the Middle East and Central Asia Section and is currently the editor of the Africa section. Her academic interests include women’ rights, democracy, and political and economic development.
Zane nagel
Zane Nagel is a junior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics. He joined the Caravel in Fall 2022 as a staff writer for the Africa section. His academic interests include researching non-state actors in the Sahel and Central Africa & reading about public transportation policy. Outside the classroom, you can find Zane exploring the DC Metro system or watching basketball.