Virgil Hawkins decries the media’s bias in reporting on tragedy.
Articles by Virgil Hawkins

Virgil Hawkins decries the media’s ease of conscience when it comes to attracting readers.

Virgil Hawkins considers the role of the media in Africa as Zimbabweans prepare to vote on 31 July.
Virgil Hawkins compares media coverage of two bombings and argues that some victims are considered more ‘newsworthy’ than others...
Recent political upheavals mean life in this island country is not quite as cosy and carefree as the animated film suggests, says...
As President Blaise Compaore is granted immunity for previous crimes, Virgil Hawkins looks back at Burkina Faso’s recent...
In the week David Cameron meets his Mauritian counterpart to discuss the Chagos Islands, Virgil Hawkins sees suspicious...