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 and maltreatment raised by his former colleague, Halima Umar Saleh, and some current staff members
Kakangi is a Senior Digital Journalist with over 10 years of experience producing high-quality content for global platforms
He has a track record in producing impactful stories, leading teams and driving audience engagement He is also skilled in storytelling, interviewing and broadcasting, with expertise in digital media.
Kakangi attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from 2002 to 2008
He was also a 2024 US. Journalism Fellow at the World Press Institute (WPI).