Worldfocus received two Emmy nominations today for our reporting on Africa. "Crisis in Congo" was nominated for best story and "21st Century Africa" was nominated for outstanding feature story.
All Posts Tagged With: "21st century Africa"
In the Newsroom
July 14, 2009
Worldfocus receives two Emmy nominations!
Signature Video
December 11, 2008
Rwanda aims for one laptop per child
Once a site of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, the town of Rwamagana is now going online thanks to the One Laptop Per Child program.
Signature Video
December 9, 2008
Mountain gorillas rustle through Uganda’s forest
Uganda's Bwindi Forest is home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, an endangered species. Correspondent Martin Seemungal treks through the wilderness to observe some of the rare creatures in their natural habitat.
Signature Video
December 8, 2008
Women rank high in Rwanda’s government
Rwanda's parliament is 56 percent female -- the first in the world in which women hold a majority (45 out of 80) of seats.
Blogwatch
November 7, 2008
Blog censorship silences free speech around the world
Many countries are increasing online censorship, sparking intense debate from bloggers.
Blogwatch / Video
November 6, 2008
Africans desire new strategic relationship with U.S.
Sarjoh Bah of New York University's Center on International Cooperation discusses opportunities for the U.S. to strengthen its ties with Africa.
Signature Video
October 28, 2008
Africans reveal mixed opinions of the U.S.
Worldfocus reports on the U.S.'s image in Kenya and Tanzania -- from Kenya's growing bond to Tanzania's lingering tension.
Blogwatch
October 24, 2008
African nations create joint trade market
Twenty-six African nations have created a single regional free trade market that could become a more powerful player on the world stage.
Signature Video
October 23, 2008
Egypt’s journalists fight for free speech
Egyptian writers, reporters and bloggers face restrictions when expressing their views.
Web Original Video
October 23, 2008
Egyptian bloggers cite censorship, arrest and torture
Worldfocus spoke with Egyptian bloggers about freedom, the press and taking blogging to the streets -- or behind bars.
