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Claude Kabengera is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. He has been working with Voice of America in Washington D.C as a visiting journalism fellow and has acted as a Producer and Fixer for an investigation into the Ugandan immigration to the United States, a collaboration involving NBS TV in Kampala, Uganda on stories in San Diego, CA and Boston. He also worked as an International Broadcaster within VOA's the Central Africa Service (Kirundi/Kinyarwanda). Kabengera's professional affiliation at the International Center For Journalists built him a global brand in serving a community of 180.000 journalists worldwide on IjNet.org. A 2016/2017 Humphrey Alumni of the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Phoenix, Arizona, Kabengera has made appearance on numerous U.S television shows including PBS and Cronkite News commenting on 2016 U.S Presidential elections. Kabengera's Journalism experience has risen from his long-time interest in human rights, social justice, international mass communication, new media and data journalism allowing him to be accepted as an official member of the Central Africa Forum of Journalists for Democracy and Human Rights in 2013.
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Airdate: November 16, 2016. Rwandan Journalist Claude Kabengera's insight on US elections - Day 2- Donald Trump elected
The Power of Investigative Journalism: Uncovering the Truth in 2016
The article reviews the impact of investigative journalism in 2016, highlighting several key reports that brought significant issues to light. The Panama Papers, released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and partners, exposed offshore financial activities of the elite, leading to global repercussions. The Intercept's investigation into a U.S. military raid in Afghanistan revealed that the victims were government allies, not Taliban militants. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime shed light on the criminal networks exploiting refugees. Ojo Público and its partners uncovered the illegal trade of Latin American cultural artifacts. These investigations underscore the role of journalism in uncovering truths and prompting action.
U.S. media outlets and tech giants gear up to combat fake news in 2017
The article discusses the issue of fake news, particularly in the context of the U.S. presidential election. It highlights a viral tweet by Eric Tucker about paid anti-Trump protesters, which was false, and the spread of a fabricated story by The Denver Guardian. The article notes that fake news has become a significant problem, with social media platforms like Facebook being criticized for not doing enough to prevent the spread of misinformation. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has stated that identifying the truth is complicated, but the company has started to take measures to combat fake news, including partnering with fact-checking organizations. News outlets like The Washington Post and Slate are also developing technology to help users identify false stories. The article underscores the challenges of media literacy and the public's growing distrust in traditional news sources.
8 PM Special: Foreign Journalists on the Presidential Debate
Three foreign journalists participating in the Humphrey Fellows program at the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication provide their perspectives on the presidential debate. The journalists include Jean Claude Kabengera from Rwanda, Dina Zhansagimova from Kazakhstan, and Ivaylo Vezenkov from Bulgaria.
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