The African Editors Forum (TAEF) was formally launched in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, at the weekend, writes Bate Felix on www.journalism.co.za [4] In a speech to mark the occasion, UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, said editors had a crucial responsibility "in shaping both how Africa is portrayed to the world, and how world events are understood by Africans," adding that by coming together, the editors have shown utmost seriousness in tackling these questions.