Africa Needs an Al Jazeera

Philip Fiske de Gouveia writes "...a key variable in Africa’s plight: its media.African countries cannot hope to democratize or prosper without a free press that informs the public, analyzes government policies, and raises concerns if segments of society are marginalized. In the Middle East, new media outlets have begun to become powerful catalysts for political and economic progress. Independent media that constantly hold African leaders’ feet to the fire will help sustain reform efforts throughout the continent. In short, Africa needs its own Al Jazeera...",Foreign Policy.