{
  "id": 5596294,
  "title": "BBC Hausa gets new editor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/bbc-hausa-gets-new-editor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T16:09:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/bbc-hausa-gets-new-editor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has selected Haruna Ibrahim Kakangi as the new editor of BBC Hausa Service on a one-year contract. Kakangi underwent two rounds of interviews before taking on this role. Prior to this appointment, he served as a Senior Digital Journalist at BBC World Service.\n\nKakangi is replacing Aliyu Tanko, who resigned from the BBC in August 2025 due to allegations of bullying and maltreatment made by his former colleague, Halima Umar Saleh, and some current employees.\n\nKakangi boasts over a decade of experience in producing high-quality content for global platforms. His achievements include leading teams, driving audience engagement, and delivering impactful stories.\n\nIn addition to his digital media expertise, Kakangi has honed his skills in storytelling, interviewing, and broadcasting. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he studied from 2002 to 2008. Furthermore, Kakangi was a 2024 U.S. Journalism Fellow at the World Press Institute (WPI).",
  "summary": "The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appointed Haruna Ibrahim Kakangi as the editor of BBC Hausa Service on a one-year attachment, following two rounds of interviews. Before his appointment, Kakangi was a Senior Digital Journalist at BBC World Service. He replaces Aliyu Tanko, who resigned from the BBC in August 2025 following allegations of bullying […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}