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Common Mistakes Made by Television Correspondents

Television correspondents earn trust not by being first or omniscient, but by reporting what they can verify, using images responsibly, resisting performance and speculation, and putting accuracy before speed.

Latest Articles

Why Have Print Newspapers Disappeared in Gaza?

The genocidal war has systematically devastated the media sector in the Gaza Strip. With the occupation destroying over 150 media organizations, printing presses have completely shut down, forcing all newspapers to shift entirely to digital coverage.

Mohamed Abu Shahma Published on: 24 Jun, 2026
How Journalists Report on Insurgency in Nigeria Without Access or Safety

Journalists covering Nigerian conflicts increasingly use remote reporting methods that rely on local fixers and open-source data, forcing a dependence on digital tools that limits direct physical context. Reporters share these difficult realities, exposing how safety risks change the way conflict is documented and asking how the media can keep news accurate when journalists cannot reach the ground.

Nigerian freelance Journalist John Chukwu
John Chukwu Published on: 20 Jun, 2026
Mohamed al-Khalidi and Marwa Muslim: Forgotten in Life, Vindicated in Death

The occupation killed journalists Mohamed al-Khalidi and Marwa Muslim as part of a systematic pattern of targeting the press, but throughout their careers they also faced neglect, marginalisation, and a lack of recognition. Colleague Maysoun Kahil tells their story, and asks why Palestinian journalists are so often honoured only after death, rather than supported in life.

Maysoun Kahil Published on: 17 Jun, 2026
The Double Ordeal of Freelance Journalists in Gaza

Independent journalists in Gaza face a dangerous double battle. Working without institutional protection or financial safety nets, they risk their lives to report the reality of war, overcoming severe resource shortages and systemic neglect to ensure the world hears the truth.

Noor Abu Rokba Published on: 14 Jun, 2026
Anthropomorphising AI in War: How Click-Bait Headlines Humanise Algorithms and Dehumanise Civilians

North American mainstream journalists covering US and Israel-led algorithmic warfare frequently use anthropomorphic language that humanises technologies like machine learning, forcing a reliance on tech-elite jargon that sanitises the immense human cost and removes accountability from the state actors and weapon developers.

Sarah Samuel-Ayyash
Sarah Samuel-Ayyash Published on: 11 Jun, 2026
The Left and the Right in One Front Against Journalism in South America

Journalism in Latin America is facing a crisis of hostility. In the age of political polarization, governments from both the left and the right are not merely managing states; they are actively harassing critical voices, imposing institutional censorship, and enforcing official narratives that attack independent media to silence disagreement and fake democracy across the region.

Noe Zavaleta
Noe Zavaleta Published on: 8 Jun, 2026

Opinion

Jean-Pierre Afadhali
How to Protect News and Information Integrity During Elections

An analysis of threats to Kenya’s media landscape ahead of the August 2027 elections finds that AI deepfakes, synthetic media, and coordinated online campaigns threaten voter choice and democratic…

Hani Bishr
Docudrama: Aesthetic Narration as an Alternative to the Missing Camera!

The use of drama in documentaries sparks a debate between fears of fabrication and the celebration of filling gaps left by missing visual archives. This hybrid format occupies a middle ground,…

Anas al-Shaara
Moroccan Journalism Between State Support and Market Dominance: Can the “Information Economy” Save the Profession?

Moroccan journalism remains trapped between state dependency and market pressure, and its survival may depend on turning information into sustainable public value rather than cheap content for…

Diaries

Anas al-Sharif: “I am the owner of a cause before I am a journalist”

From documenting the occupation's crimes on social media platforms to covering the war of genocide on Al Jazeera, journalist Anas Al-Sharif defied harsh field conditions and the lenses of snipers. He lost his father and a number of his loved ones, yet he chose to convey the "Palestinian narrative to the world." In this interview, we get to know the face and features of a Palestinian journalist stripped of protection and faithful to the belief that "coverage continues."

Anas al-Sharif Published on: 10 Aug, 2026
In Gaza… Testimonies That Have Not Been Told

Beyond the frontline dangers, reporting during the Israeli war involves enduring arrest, torture, systematic incitement, and assassination. This reality forces journalists into a relentless struggle to keep reporting from the depths of mass displacement, starvation, and a complete breakdown of daily infrastructure.

Mohamed Abu Qamar Published on: 8 Jul, 2026
Journalism in Gaza: A Struggle for Survival

In Gaza, journalism becomes inseparable from the life it documents: reporting continues not from a distance, but from within the same fear, grief, and instability it tries to record.

Nelly Al-Masri Published on: 25 Mar, 2026

Reports

Common Mistakes Made by Television Correspondents

Television correspondents earn trust not by being first or omniscient, but by reporting what they can verify, using images responsibly, resisting performance and speculation, and putting accuracy before speed.

Linda Shalash
Linda Shalash Published on: 1 Oct, 2026
Will We Write A Falsified History In The Future?

The digital transition of journalism has exposed a growing archive reliability gap, where online news documents are often subject to fake news, content manipulation, and a lack of verification mechanisms, challenging their role as official historical records.

Said El Hajji
Said El Hajji Published on: 24 Sep, 2026
Editorial Workflow in Television Journalism: From Oversight to Quality

Quality television journalism relies on cohesive teamwork rather than individual multitasking. A functional hierarchy is key, restoring the "gatekeeper" role by verifying facts and shielding the public from fake news and propaganda, especially in complex, high-tension environments.

Ali Najeeb Published on: 20 Sep, 2026
Nepal’s Deadly Floods Expose a Newsroom Safety Gap

Nepal’s deadly floods exposed a wider South Asian newsroom safety gap, where many journalists are often sent into dangerous assignments without formal risk assessments, adequate training, protective equipment, evacuation plans or mental-health support.

Hanan Zaffa
Hanan Zaffar Published on: 10 Sep, 2026
The migrant issue in Libya: did the media pass the test of professionalism?

Libya’s migration debate has become a test of whether the media can report legitimate public concerns without laundering rumours, fuelling hate, or turning vulnerable migrants into scapegoats.

Imad al-Madouli Published on: 2 Sep, 2026
The economics of truth: How Lack of Funding is Compromising Quality Journalism in Africa

Reporting and newsgathering cost money; they require time, patience and experienced personnel. However, globally limited funding is leading to a generally compromised journalism output.

Derick Matsengarwodzi
Derick Matsengarwodzi Published on: 30 Aug, 2026