Kathmandu/New York, August 18, 2026 — Times Asian, a leading digital news platform dedicated to covering South Asia and global affairs, has announced the appointment of distinguished journalists Khwala Tahiri of Morocco and Ayodeji Michael Adeboboye of Nigeria as members of its Editorial Board.
The appointments were announced by Raju Lama, Editor-in-Chief of Times Asian and International President of the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF), as part of the publication’s continued efforts to strengthen its international editorial network and expand quality journalism across Africa, Asia, and the Global South.
Welcoming the new editorial members, Raju Lama said that Times Asian is committed to bringing diverse perspectives and credible journalism from different regions of the world.
“Both Khwala Tahiri and Michael Adeboboye bring valuable experience, professional integrity, and a strong commitment to ethical journalism. Their appointment reflects Times Asian’s vision of creating a truly international editorial platform that amplifies voices from the Global South and promotes cross-border understanding through responsible media,” Lama stated.
Khwala Tahiri, a Moroccan journalist with around six years of professional experience, has worked extensively in news reporting, political and social affairs coverage, interviews, field reporting, and multimedia journalism. Having experience across television, digital media, and social media platforms, Tahiri has focused on current affairs, politics, society, and issues affecting Morocco and the wider Arab region. She is also known for her interest in producing original reports, analyses, and feature articles for international audiences.
Ayodeji Michael Adeboboye, a veteran Nigerian journalist, editor, publisher, and media advocate, brings more than three decades of experience in journalism and media leadership. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) and serves as Editor-in-Chief of CAJ International Magazine. His journalistic works have been published across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States.
Adeboboye began his media career in 1995 with The Daily Times of Nigeria PLC and later trained at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Throughout his career, he has served in various editorial and publishing roles, including as co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of National Watch Magazine. Under his leadership, CAJ has emerged as a prominent pan-African organization dedicated to press freedom, journalist welfare, professional development, and media advocacy.
The appointments are expected to enhance Times Asian’s coverage of African, Middle Eastern, and Global South affairs while fostering stronger collaboration among journalists across regions.
Times Asian believes that the inclusion of experienced media professionals from Morocco and Nigeria will contribute significantly to the publication’s mission of promoting independent journalism, international dialogue, and informed public discourse.
The editorial team of Times Asian welcomed both journalists and expressed confidence that their expertise will help strengthen the platform’s growing global presence and commitment to quality reporting.
About Times Asian
Times Asian is an independent digital news platform covering international affairs, diplomacy, development, media, and issues affecting Asia and the Global South. The publication seeks to provide credible, balanced, and insightful journalism while connecting voices and perspectives from around the world.
