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Celebrated media personality Fathiya Mohamed Nur has landed a new job at China Global Television Network (CGTN) weeks after parting ways with Standard-owned TV station KTN.
In a statement released via her socials, Fathiya made it known that she is beginning a new assignment at the Chinese-owned media house.
At the media house, Nur has taken up a new position as the Commissioning Editor for Faces of Africa.
“A New beginning!#alhamdulillah! Excited to join China Global Television Network (CGTN)Africa as a Commissioning Editor for Faces of Africa! Look out for some great African storytelling coming your way,” Fathiya Nur announced.
On April 17, 2024, Fathiya ended her working relationship with Standard Group-owned station KTN Home after two years.
In her exit message, the talented news anchor and reporter highlighted some of her key achievements while working for the TV station which included starting her own TV program.
“Time for a brand new story! It’s been almost two years as a News Anchor at KTN News. I’m so, so proud of what I have achieved. Key highlight: Birthing my international news programme, World Report, which is now a flagship show at KTN News! Thanking God for leading me through this journey and onto greater things. Excited for the new chapter,” Fathiya Mohamed said as she exited KTN.
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The news anchor joined KTN after leaving the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after four years.
Interestingly, Fathiya exited KTN in August 2018 to join the British media house before making a comeback in June 2022.
While leaving BBC for KTN she wrote; “It’s been a great four years at the BBC. I have learnt and grown so much. BBC has opened many doors for me and I’m always gonna be grateful but for now time for a new challenge.#Alhamdulillah
“Thank you to all my BBC colleagues who have supported my growth since I joined in 2018. To my breakdown team! OmG, we’ve been such a great family, I’m gonna miss you guys sooooo much!! Much love,❤️,”.
The talented journalist has also worked for CGTN and K24 TV.
