Africa Reporters Network – Editorial Policy

At Africa Reporters Network (ARN), our mission is to provide readers across Ghana, Africa, and the world with accurate, well-researched, and impactful journalism. We believe storytelling is not just about reporting events, but about giving voice to the voiceless, shining a light on challenges, and sparking dialogue that drives progress across the continent.

This editorial policy outlines the principles and standards that guide our newsroom.

1. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

• We are committed to truthful, evidence-based reporting.
• All news stories undergo a multi-layered fact-checking process before publication.
• Where errors occur, we correct them promptly and transparently.

2. Independence and Impartiality

• ARN maintains editorial independence from political parties, advertisers, or interest groups.
• We do not allow outside influence to determine the selection or framing of stories.
• Opinions expressed in commentary and op-eds are clearly labeled and do not reflect ARN’s editorial stance.

3. Fairness and Balance

• We strive to represent all sides of a story, especially where issues are contested.
• Individuals and institutions mentioned in our reporting are given the opportunity to respond before publication.
• We avoid sensationalism, misleading headlines, or content that distorts context.

4. Ethical Standards

• Our journalists follow international standards of responsible journalism and Ghana’s codes of media ethics.
• We respect privacy, dignity, and the rights of individuals while balancing the public’s right to know.
• Graphic or sensitive material is only published when it serves a strong public interest and is accompanied by warnings.

5. Transparency and Accountability

• Every article carries a byline, publication date, and update history.
• We cite credible sources, documents, and expert voices openly.
• Readers can contact us to request corrections, clarifications, or raise concerns at: Email us at africareportersnetwork@gmail.com.

6. Editorial Independence vs. Sponsored Content

• Advertising and sponsored content are clearly labeled and never influence our editorial decisions.
• Partnerships with brands or agencies do not compromise our commitment to unbiased reporting.

7. Corrections and Clarifications

• Factual errors are corrected as soon as they are identified.
• Corrections are noted at the bottom of the article, with the date of amendment.
• Significant updates or changes are explained to maintain reader trust.

8. Diversity and Representation

• ARN seeks to amplify voices from across the continent, particularly women, youth, and marginalized communities.
• We actively work to avoid stereotypes and ensure balanced representation in our coverage.

9. Digital and Social Media Conduct

• Journalists representing ARN on social platforms must uphold the same standards of professionalism and accuracy as in our published stories.
• Rumors, unverified claims, and speculation are not reported as fact.

10. Commitment to Readers

Above all, Africa Reporters Network exists for its readers.

• We welcome feedback, critique, and engagement.
• Our newsroom is committed to evolving and improving in line with global best practices.

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Africa Reporters Network – Corrections Policy

At Africa Reporters Network (ARN), we are committed to accuracy, fairness, and transparency. While every story goes through rigorous fact-checking and editorial review, mistakes may occasionally occur. This policy outlines how we handle corrections and clarifications.

1. Commitment to Accuracy

• We strive to ensure all facts, names, dates, and figures are correct at the time of publication.
• Errors that come to our attention are corrected promptly and clearly.

2. How Corrections Are Made

• Minor errors (such as typos or spelling mistakes) may be corrected silently, provided they do not change the meaning of the article.
• Substantive errors (such as incorrect facts, figures, or misattributed quotes) are corrected with a clear note at the bottom of the article indicating what was changed, and when.
• Updates: When a story develops further after publication, we update the article and mark it as “Updated” with the date/time of revision.

3. How to Request a Correction

Readers, sources, or stakeholders who believe a story contains an error can:

• Email us at africareportersnetwork@gmail.com

Please include:

• The headline and link to the article
• A description of the error
• Any supporting documentation or evidence

4. Accountability

• All correction requests are reviewed by our editorial leadership team.
• If a correction is warranted, it will be made within a reasonable timeframe and logged transparently.
• If no correction is necessary, we will provide a written explanation.

5. Commitment to Readers

Corrections are not a weakness, but a demonstration of our integrity and accountability. We believe maintaining trust with our audience means acknowledging errors openly and ensuring our reporting remains reliable.

Contact the Editorial Desk:

Email: africareportersnetwork@gmail.com

Phone: +233248484405