Matthew Tostevin
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Position: Journalist
I am the Reuters editor for Africa. Based in Johannesburg, I have been covering Africa for nearly two decades. I joined Reuters in 1995 after starting out as a reporter with BBC radio and for a local newspaper in Sierra Leone. Cities where I have lived include Lagos, Abidjan, Kinshasa and Freetown. I have also worked in the Middle East.
Blog Posts
Nigeria's image problem
Hit film District 9 angers Nigeria with its portrayal of Nigerians as cannibals, gangsters and prostitutes. What can Nigeria do about its image problem? Full Article | Comments [19]
Where will Nigerian bank crisis lead?
A list of the biggest debtors to bailed-out Nigerian banks includes a swathe of the business elite and politically connected figures, making this much more than just a banking crisis. Full Article | Comments [25]
‘New moment of promise’ for Africa?
As expected, U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech to Africa in Accra had plenty to say on the importance of good governance – but there was also a very strong message that his “new moment of promise” ... Full Article | Comments [6]
