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This book studies the role of tabloid newspapers in exposing corruption and embezzlement in Africa. It makes a, timeless, original contribution to the field by examining tabloid journalism practices and anti-corruption forces that have not yet been introduced to Afrocentric journalism scholarship. Defining tabloid journalism practice as an infotainment genre, the book examines corruption exposure by tabloids in Arabic, Portuguese and Francophone speaking countries across Africa, making it a unique addition to the field. In doing so, it also builds an understanding of the evolution of anti-corruption tabloid journalism in Africa and gains insights into the relationship between the anti-corruption actions of the state and the anti-corruption reporting by tabloid journalists focusing on major corruption scandals. Providing evidence of the successes and struggles of journalistic practice in Africa, the book concludes by providing a synthesis of the emerging patterns and divergences from the cases analysed, looking to the future of corruption in the continent and the role of tabloid journalism in uncovering and challenging it.-- Back cover

Although socialists since the time of Marx have supported democracy, they have argued that democracy in capitalist societies is fundamentally flawed because the wealthy have control over the working class. Investment & control over production are the province not of democratic politics but of a wealthy few. For socialists, the purpose of class politics is to provide for genuine democracy to help the poor & eliminate class exploitation. It is important that the people have access to accurate information, & the US media system is failing to provide this. It does not serve democracy but exists to generate profit for its owners. This article details the rise & fall of professional journalism in the US & how it can be characterized as ideological class warfare. Media reform is an essential element for socialists. R. Larsen