The Independent leads UK newspapers in reporting Africa
London, 29 July-(ANA)-The Independent newspaper covers Africa and African affairs more than any other UK national newspaper, according to a media analysis undertaken by finance, education and technology PR agency TopLine Communications.
The research was carried out over a two week period in April 2009, revealed uneven coverage of African affairs. Eight of the leading UK national daily publications were included in the analysis.
Throughout the period, The Independent published a total of 17 articles totalling 12,092 words about Africa, with The Guardian and the Financial Times publishing 9,486 words in 15 articles and 9,226 words in 17 articles respectively.
Overall 78 articles were produced on Africa, 45 of which covered the election in South Africa and a further ten surrounding pirate attacks off the Somalia coast.
Other topical stories included GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer forming a new company to concentrate on HIV operations.
Bob Geldof's campaigning also received coverage, as he called for the IMF to donate proceeds from the sale of gold reserves to Africa and poorer countries struggling in the economic crisis.
In positive news, Libyan reforms were on the agenda in the Financial Times as the country undertakes major developments to meet the growing investment interest from foreign companies.
Coverage of the South African election was mostly positive with articles written about Jacob Zuma, the newly elected President, and Nelson Mandela who gave his support to Zuma's campaign. (ANA)
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