Accuracy
Accuracy is our foundation. We verify claims using primary documents, data and independent sources wherever possible. We distinguish verified facts from allegations, analysis and opinion.
Editorial standards
Our commitment to truthful, fair and responsible journalism.
Storiesfor a moreequal Africa.
Trauma-aware reporting
We practise trauma-aware journalism. We prioritise the safety, dignity and agency of survivors. Interviews are conducted with informed consent, with the option to pause or stop at any time.
Gender-sensitive reporting
We do not publish the identities of survivors of gender-based violence without explicit consent. We avoid sensationalism, stereotypes and language that places blame on survivors.
People before headlines.
How we report trauma
We avoid asking survivors to retell trauma for sensational detail, and we provide information on support services where appropriate. Survivors are informed about how their name, image or story may be used and, where appropriate, their consent is obtained before publication.
Corrections
If we get something wrong, we correct it transparently. Minor typographical errors may be fixed without notice. Factual errors are corrected within the article, with a note at the bottom: Correction, [date]: [what was corrected].
Where a factual error affects a published story, we correct it transparently rather than silently changing the record. In exceptional circumstances involving safety, privacy or legal concerns, we may remove or substantially alter material.
Conflicts of interest
Our reporters disclose any personal or financial conflict related to a story.