Stephanie Busari,
Stephanie Busari Senior Editor, Africa Stephanie Busari is a multi-award winning journalist and editor for CNN based in Lagos. Latest Stephanie Busari is a journalist and editor at CNN Worldwide. She heads up CNN’s Nigeria bureau where she pioneered CNN’s first digital and multiplatform bureau. She also reports on-air for CNN International and oversaw the network’s Nigerian 2019 election coverage. Stephanie oversees CNN Africa’s digital’s editorial and operational strategy and is passionate about crafting a new narrative for African storytelling and telling stories about Africa’'s changemakers and innovators. In April 2016 she exclusively obtained the 'proof of life' video that showed that the missing Chibok schoolgirls were still alive. This video helped to kickstart negotiations with Boko Haram and secured the release of more than 100 of the kidnapped schoolgirls. She was also an instrumental member of the CNN team that won a Peabody Award in May 2015 for the network’s coverage of the missing Nigerian schoolgirls. Stephanie won a Hollywood Gracie Award in 2017 for her persistence in covering this story and is also a previous recipient of the Outstanding Woman in the Media Awards. In 2017, she was named one of the Most Influential People of African descent in a UN-backed award and in May 2020, she was listed among 25 of the most powerful female journalists in Africa by Women in Journalism Africa. She was also selected as a Yale University 2020 World Fellow, a fellowship for rising global leaders.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The article is biased in favor of the Sudanese government and does not present a balanced view of the civil war. It uses emotional language and sensationalism to appeal to the audience's sympathy but does not provide enough context or evidence for the claims made.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of funding for the reporting. It is unclear who is sponsoring or supporting the coverage of the Sudanese civil war and how it may affect the credibility and impartiality of the information provided.
Contradictions
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- The article contradicts itself by stating that Sudan is on the brink of collapse and starvation while also claiming that the government is making progress in peace talks. It also contradicts other reports by CNN and human rights organizations that document widespread atrocities and human rights violations committed by both sides of the conflict.
Deceptions
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- The article uses deceptive practices such as omitting important facts, using misleading statistics, and presenting biased opinions as facts. It does not provide a comprehensive or accurate picture of the situation in Sudan and may mislead the readers into believing that the government is more moderate and peaceful than it actually is.
Recent Articles
Mass Protests in Kenya Over Controversial Finance Bill Leave 23 Dead, Tensions Remain High
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Mass protests erupted in Kenya over a controversial finance bill, leaving at least 23 people dead and resulting in property damage and constitutional institution desecration. Young Kenyans led the charge against tax hikes and economic measures during economically challenging times. The government's heavy-handed response included teargas, live ammunition, abductions, and shooting protesters. Despite President William Ruto abandoning the bill, protests continued under the 'One Million People March' banner. Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis: Over 8.4 Million Forced to Flee Homes Amid Unfunded International Response
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024Amidst a year-long civil war, Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis with over 8.4 million displaced people and only 5% of the response plan funded. Essam Ahmed, a Khartoum resident, now lives in a camp after his home was destroyed. Thousands of homes, schools, hospitals have been ruined; nearly 18 million face food insecurity and over 70% of hospitals are non-functional. Aid agencies warn of mass famine as young children face starvation.