Who Is Telling Africa’s Stories? – The New York Times

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Who Is Telling Africa’s Stories?

Although easier access to digital equipment led to a surge of local photographers in Africa, it has yet to result in more opportunities for aspiring photojournalists.

via Lens Blog: http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2017/01/10/who-is-telling-africas-stories/?module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Multimedia&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs&region=Body&_r=0

Mr. Akinleye, who has spent the past decade covering West Africa for Reuters, said as digital cameras have become more accessible, he has seen a surge in the number of local photographers in the field. But better equipment hasn’t necessarily equated to more opportunities for aspiring photojournalists