Tanzania broadcaster suspends staff over fake Trump news

Tanzanian public broadcaster ,TBC,  has suspended nine staff after it aired a hoax story saying that US President Donald Trump had praised President John Magufuli's performance.

The article appeared on a website called Fox Channel. 

The story, which was broadcast last week, said Mr Trump called Mr Magufuli an "African hero" compared to other leaders who are "doing nothing".

A statement from TBC said editorial procedures had not been followed.

The broadcaster's Director General ,Ayub Chacha,  said that the station should have verified the information before broadcasting.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS