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Veteran Journalist Departs BBC After 37 Years
13 Feb
Summary
- Fergal Keane is leaving the BBC after a 37-year career.
- He is a recipient of awards like a Bafta and an Emmy.
- Keane covered major global events from Rwanda to Ukraine.
Fergal Keane, a distinguished world affairs journalist, is leaving the BBC after a remarkable 37-year career. He expressed immense gratitude to the corporation and his colleagues as he embarks on new endeavors. Keane, celebrated for his impactful reporting, joined the BBC in 1989 as its Northern Ireland correspondent.
His extensive career includes covering pivotal global events such as South Africa's transition to democracy, the handover of Hong Kong, and the Rwandan genocide. More recently, he provided on-the-ground coverage of the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Keane's exceptional work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including a Bafta, an Emmy, and the George Orwell Prize.
Keane stated that he made the decision to leave while still possessing the drive for fresh challenges. He is currently completing his first novel and working on a new non-fiction piece. His contributions to journalism were further acknowledged in 1996 when he was made an OBE. Colleagues remember him for his quality journalism, humanity, and wit.
