At Africa Prime News, our mission is to report the truth with accuracy, fairness, and independence. This page outlines the principles, standards, and practices that guide our reporting, how we handle sources, and how we correct errors—so readers can trust the news we deliver.
Key Principles Guiding Africa Prime News
Mission:
Africa Prime News is committed to publishing the truth as accurately as it can be ascertained. When we learn new information, we update our reporting.
Independence:
We strive to be fair, free, and unbiased on all issues, without allegiance to any special interest.
Public Duty:
Our primary responsibility is to our readers and the public at large—not to the private interests of owners or partners.
Professionalism:
Africa Prime News upholds ethical and professional standards in both news gathering and news presentation.
Ethical News Standards
Objectivity:
We provide facts for readers to interpret independently. Editors and reporters present information regardless of personal opinions or beliefs.
Fairness:
We reflect the most important facts in every story and aim for completeness, ensuring each story gives readers a full picture.
Conflict of Interest:
Africa Prime News actively avoids conflicts of interest or even the appearance of conflicts whenever possible.
Taste and Cultural Respect:
We respect African culture and evolving societal norms while maintaining sensitivity and decency in our reporting.
Opinion vs. News:
Opinions and columns are clearly separated from editorial and news content, helping readers differentiate personal views from factual reporting.
Policy on Sources
Fair Treatment:
We treat all sources fairly, quoting or summarizing their statements accurately.
Named Sources:
Wherever possible, we disclose the identities of sources to maintain transparency and trust with readers.
Anonymous Sources:
While we prefer named sources, we recognize that anonymity may sometimes be necessary for safety or professional reasons. When using anonymous sources:
Information must be vital to the public and unavailable elsewhere.
Facts are carefully verified before publication.
Context about the source is provided whenever possible (e.g., “a senior government official”).
Africa Prime News remains committed to ethical, trustworthy journalism—even when protecting sources.