Bate Felix T.
About Bate Felix T.
Bate Felix T. serves as the Bureau Chief for West & Central Africa at Thomson Reuters, having previously worked as an Energy Correspondent at Reuters News Agency. He has extensive experience in journalism, particularly in political and economic reporting in the region.
Current Position at Thomson Reuters
Bate Felix T. serves as the Bureau Chief for West & Central Africa at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2020 and operates from Dakar, Senegal. In this role, he oversees news coverage and reporting in the region, focusing on significant political and economic developments.
Previous Experience at Reuters News Agency
Prior to his current role, Bate Felix T. worked as an Energy Correspondent at Reuters News Agency from 2015 to 2020. During his five years in the Paris Area, France, he reported on energy-related issues, contributing to the agency's understanding of global energy dynamics.
Background in Journalism
Bate Felix T. began his journalism career at City Press, where he worked as a journalist for 11 months in 2005 in Dakar, Senegal. He later joined Thomson Reuters as a West & Central Africa Correspondent from 2007 to 2015, where he reported on various political and economic issues in the region.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Bate Felix T. holds a B.A. Honours in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He also studied at the University of Yaounde I Ngoa Ekelle, earning a Licence in Histoire-Géo from 1994 to 1998, and at the University of Yaounde II Soa, where he obtained a Maîtrise in Science Politique from 2001 to 2002.
Expertise in West and Central Africa
Bate Felix T. possesses a deep understanding of the socio-economic landscape of West and Central Africa. His extensive experience in covering political and economic news in the region informs his reporting and analysis, making him a knowledgeable figure in the field.