Abdi Latif

Abdi Latif is the East Africa correspondent for The New York Times, based in Nairobi, Kenya. He covers over a dozen countries across the east and parts of central and northeast Africa with a focus on political and economic developments, armed conflict, terrorism, human rights and cultural issues. Before joining The Times in 2019, he was the East Africa correspondent for Quartz and has also worked for Kenyan, regional and international media outlets. He is fluent in Somali, Arabic and Swahili. Abdi Latif graduated summa cum laude with a degree in journalism from the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, and has a master's degree with a concentration in politics from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. He is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and identifies himself as a reporter for The Times during assignments. He is careful about how he approaches and interviews vulnerable people while reporting on tragedies and violence.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/abdi-latif-dahir

82%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a slight bias towards emphasizing the negative impact of British colonialism on Kenya.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a financial interest in reporting on armed conflict, terrorism and human rights issues.
  • The author's coverage of China's growing influence in East Africa intersects with competition from superpowers such as the United States.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Reports differed on the extent of damage caused by Al Shabab militants during their siege on a hotel in Somalia.
  • The hotel in Somalia's capital was located opposite the presidential palace and was popular with government officials, despite being targeted by a suicide bomber.
  • There were contradictory reports about the number of people killed and injured during the Kenyan protests.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • No unique examples of deceptive practices were found.

Recent Articles

5 Dead, Dozens Injured in Violent Protests Against Kenyan Tax Hikes: Auma Obama Among Victims

5 Dead, Dozens Injured in Violent Protests Against Kenyan Tax Hikes: Auma Obama Among Victims

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Thousands protested against proposed tax hikes in Nairobi on June 25, 2024, resulting in clashes with police that left at least five people dead and dozens injured. The protests, organized under the banner of '7 Days of Rage,' saw protesters storm Parliament and call for President William Ruto's resignation. Human rights groups accused security forces of abuses during the demonstrations, including shooting at a medical center and abducting prominent Kenyans. Internet connectivity was disrupted in some areas. President Ruto denounced the protests as 'treasonous' and deployed military to quell the unrest.
Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Thousands protested in Nairobi and other cities against proposed tax legislation on June 25, 2024. The demonstrations turned violent with police using tear gas and reported gunshots at Kenya's Parliament building, leaving at least four people injured or dead. Critics argue the Finance Bill 2024 adds punitive new taxes and raises others on various goods and services, while some call for President William Ruto's resignation. The bill targets digital platforms, food products, social security funds, financial services, motor vehicles, and mobile money transfer fees. Opposition parties criticize the ruling party for pushing through unpopular measures without consultation.
Al-Shabab Storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia: 13-Hour Siege Ends with Fighter Deaths

Al-Shabab Storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia: 13-Hour Siege Ends with Fighter Deaths

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 Al-Shabab storms SYL Hotel in Mogadishu, killing fighters and ending 13-hour siege.
Haiti's Capital Paralyzed by Gunfire, Leaving Four Police Officers Dead and Many Residents Trapped in Their Homes as Gang Leader Announces Attack on Country's Police Chief and Government Ministers.

Haiti's Capital Paralyzed by Gunfire, Leaving Four Police Officers Dead and Many Residents Trapped in Their Homes as Gang Leader Announces Attack on Country's Police Chief and Government Ministers.

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Gunfire in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, killed four police officers and left many residents trapped as a powerful gang leader announced plans to capture the country's police chief and government ministers. The violence came during Prime Minister Ariel Henry's absence while he finalized details for a foreign armed force deployment to combat gangs in Haiti.

King Charles III's Historic Visit to Kenya Amid Colonial Legacy Discussions

Broke On: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 King Charles III of Britain visited Kenya on October 31, 2023, marking the first visit by a British monarch since Kenya's independence in 1963. The visit is seen as an opportunity to address the historical wounds left by colonialism and to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. There have been calls for Britain to formally apologize for atrocities committed during the colonial era, particularly the brutal suppression of the Mau Mau uprising in the 1950s.