RUNNING AFRICA'S EDITORIAL POLICY

At Running Africa, our editorial mission is to authentically amplify Africa's voices, stories, and sounds through accurate, engaging, and culturally grounded content. We are committed to producing media that celebrates African identity, sparks critical dialogue, and empowers the next generation of storytellers and creatives across the continent and its diaspora.

This Editorial Policy outlines our principles, content standards, and publishing process to maintain trust, integrity, and excellence in all we create.

1. Editorial Independence

Running Africa operates with full editorial independence. Our content—whether music features, news stories, cultural commentary, interviews, or visual media—is produced without undue influence from advertisers, sponsors, or external stakeholders.

We prioritize the interest of our audience and uphold transparency in any instance of sponsored or branded content, which will be clearly labeled.

2. Content Standards and Ethics

Our editorial team and contributors follow these core principles:

• Accuracy & Fact-Checking: All published material must be factually accurate and verifiable. Writers are expected to source credible information and correct errors swiftly upon discovery.
• Originality: We value original reporting, analysis, and storytelling. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of third-party content is strictly prohibited.
• Cultural Respect: Content must represent African cultures and communities with dignity, avoiding stereotypes, appropriation, or offensive generalizations.
• Balance & Fairness: We strive to present diverse perspectives, especially on complex or sensitive issues, while allowing room for creative and editorial interpretation.
• Transparency: Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed by editors, writers, and contributors. Sponsored content or promotional partnerships will be clearly marked.

3. Coverage Areas

We publish content under the following core verticals:

• Music & Culture: Spotlighting Afrobeat, Afropop, traditional genres, and rising sounds across the continent.
• Voices & Opinion: Commentary on identity, politics, society, youth movements, and global African influence.
• News & Features: Breaking stories and longform reporting on innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, entertainment, and social change.
• Visual & Digital Media: Original video, photography, and multimedia storytelling from African creators.

4. Contributor Guidelines

Running Africa welcomes contributions from freelance writers, creatives, and journalists aligned with our mission. All submissions must adhere to our editorial standards and undergo review by our editors.

Contributors must:

• Submit original, unpublished work
• Fact-check and cite sources appropriately
• Maintain a respectful and inclusive tone
• Comply with relevant copyright and intellectual property laws

Submissions may be edited for clarity, length, and style.

5. Corrections & Updates

We are committed to accuracy. When errors occur, we correct them transparently and as quickly as possible. Significant changes will be noted at the bottom of an article with a timestamp. Readers can report errors by emailing contact@runningafricanow.com.

6. User-Generated Content

Comments, submissions, and contributions from our community are welcomed but moderated. Content that is hateful, defamatory, off-topic, or spam will be removed. Users are encouraged to engage in respectful, constructive dialogue.

7. Editorial Governance

Our editorial team, led by the Editor-in-Chief, reviews all content before publication. Editorial decisions are based on relevance, quality, originality, and alignment with Running Africa's values.

We reserve the right to reject content that:

• Promotes hate speech or misinformation
• Violates legal or ethical standards
• Contradicts our brand mission and tone

8. Contact Us

For editorial inquiries, pitches, or feedback: