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Newsroom · Standards · 5 September 2026

Getting an African name right is basic accuracy

Spelling, order, titles and pronunciation carry identity and respect.

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Spelling, order, titles and pronunciation carry identity and respect.

Style guidance across responsible newsrooms requires checking names directly or against authoritative records.

A profile cannot claim dignity while mishandling the subject’s name.

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