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Some African journalists are concerned that foreign funders may influence what they cover and how. (Reuters/Rogan Ward)
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Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny

Western aid has resulted in an Anglo-American culture of journalism education which has proved impractical to implement in African countries

  • Audrey Gadzekpo
  • Chris Paterson 1
5 min read