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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