What is being reported by world media and how? Richard Gizbert guides you through the global news maze. A weekly programme that examines and dissects the world’s media, how they operate and the stories they cover.
1Israel’s war on Gaza: What constitutes genocide? With the International Court of Justice deliberating over South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, we look at how the proceedings could affect reporting on the war. Contributors: Qaanitah Hunter – Journalist, News24 Nimer Sultany – Editor-in-Chief, The Palestine Yearbook of International Law Daniel Levy – President, US/Middle East Project Tony Leon – Political commentator
2On our radar In Ecuador, masked gang members break into the studio of the state broadcaster, firing at staff and taking hostages. Tariq Nafi explains the country’s gang violence crisis and why the media has become a target.
3Feature – Sudan: 2023’s Forgotten War Thousands killed, millions displaced – the crisis in Sudan continues unabated and underreported. Two Sudanese journalists reflect on the coverage of Sudan’s civil war. Contributors: Yassmin Abdel-Magied – Editor, Eyes on Sudan Isma’il Kushkush – Sudanese-American journalist