Are International Media Getting AFRICA Right? #BBCAfricaDebate

The BBC Africa asked a question. A good one; a tad too general. At first glance, it seemed the BBC was asking if 'they' are getting 'us' right. At second glance, it still seems like there was a dichotomy intended; perhaps unintentionally. Hey Ideal; meet Reality. Multimedia Uni, 29th Aug 2013

Storified by French_freddy · Wed, Sep 04 2013 04:49:17

Are the international media getting Africa right? #bbcafricadebate on air & online this Friday at 19.00GMT. bbc.in/18YbSpA

— BBC Africa · Wed, Aug 28 2013 02:13:56

And if you didn't get your q answered by @PeterHorrocks1 just now, he'll be tackling more of them in #bbcafricadebate - 1900gmt on Friday.

— Mary Morgan · Wed, Aug 28 2013 08:16:48

Looking forward to the #BBCAfricaDebate today... What do African audiences want from international media? Do share your views :D

— Julie Gichuru · Wed, Aug 28 2013 22:16:25

Nice ---> “@jonksplicit: @juliegichuru they can start by potraying Africa not just as an image, but as a just image.” #BBCAfricaDebate

— Julie Gichuru · Wed, Aug 28 2013 22:34:05

“@gabrielokumu: @juliegichuru undrstanding the circumstances before judging and giving misinformed opinion” #BBCAfricaDebate

— Julie Gichuru · Wed, Aug 28 2013 22:31:19

@joseikofi Yes. And we're hoping to bring reaction from Kenya on the verdict as we prepare to broadcast #bbcafricadebate on Friday 19gmt.

— Audrey Brown · Wed, Aug 28 2013 08:06:28

Visiting the Republic of Rongai this morning for the #BBCAfricaDebate! :-P

— Nanjira · Wed, Aug 28 2013 22:36:31

Now at Multimedia Uni for #bbcafricadebate. Warthogs aplenty, spotted out in this bush. Sadly not part of the guest list.

— Yule Mbois Mndialala · Thu, Aug 29 2013 00:04:53

On location for the #BBCAfricaDebate. Up for discussion: Is… (at Multimedia University College of Kenya (KCCT)) — path.com/p/2xGfcY

— Nanjira · Thu, Aug 29 2013 00:16:12

On #bbcafricadebate's panel are @PeterHorrocks1, @juliegichuru, @NiNanjira and @Moadow. Topic: Are Intn'l Media getting Africa right?

— Yule Mbois Mndialala · Thu, Aug 29 2013 00:38:02

#BBCAfricaDebate panel ready to start. The subject - Is international media getting Africa right? http://twitter.com/Mutereza/status/372984563687243776/photo/1 · Mary Lusiba

Where do you get your news from? #BBCAfricaDebate

— Nanjira · Thu, Aug 29 2013 00:49:12

News coverage has become too focused on events,and largely ignored processes. #bbcafricadebate

— Nanjira · Thu, Aug 29 2013 01:51:38

Is Africa the drunk continent? How Time Magazine ignored the data zite.to/17oxcTQ Interesting, in light of today's #BBCAfricaDebate

— Nanjira · Thu, Aug 29 2013 09:59:19

KE media, however, should treat us as a story, not just as an audience. Critical reporting would be welcome. @juliegichuru #BBCAfricaDebate

— gathara · Thu, Aug 29 2013 04:48:39

Agree with @juliegichuru. Foreign media should treat Africa as an audience not just a story. #BBCAfricaDebate

— gathara · Thu, Aug 29 2013 04:46:52

@NiNanjira how much did the narrative/nuances of international reporting on Africa really change over the years? #BBCAfricaDebate

— Mohammed Ademo · Thu, Aug 29 2013 01:16:56

#BBCAfricaDebate @JulieGichuru "Citizen had 100 correspondents who ascertained all election results from the ground"

— Mwangi · Thu, Aug 29 2013 01:04:45

@KibaliMoreithi actually digital teams working with correspondents getting results from polling stations led by @MikeOkinyi #BBCAfricaDebate

— Julie Gichuru · Thu, Aug 29 2013 01:29:32

What was missing in Kenya's local media coverage of the elections was CRITICAL and RETICENT reporting. #bbcafricadebate

— Nanjira · Thu, Aug 29 2013 01:07:11