Tanzania, March 23 -- Dar es Salaam. Cuba has called on Tanzanian media to play a more assertive role in shaping global narratives, arguing that voices from the Global South remain marginalised at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and intensifying economic pressure on the island nation.

Speaking during a meeting with local journalists in Dar es Salaam last week, Cuba's ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Yordenis Despaigne Vera, said strengthening ties with national media was critical in countering what he described as dominant international narratives that often misrepresent countries like Cuba.

"In a world where major international media outlets hold a hegemonic view of the news, access to local media in countries where we have diplomatic...