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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Errol Barnett was born on April 3, 1983, in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, when his mother remarried <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Barnett_(real_estate_developer)">Gary Barnett</a>, a U.S. Air Force <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Barnett_(real_estate_developer)">sergeant</a>. Errol attended Garden Lakes Elementary School before transitioning to Westview High School. His early interest in journalism led him to a role at "Channel One News" in 2001, where he served for five years.</p>

<h2>Channel One News and Early Journalism Career</h2>
<p>At age 18, Errol became the youngest anchor and correspondent at "Channel One News." During his tenure, he reported on major events such as the September 11, 2001 attacks and <a href="/biography/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>'s keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. He also produced a compelling series on heroin use in American suburbs, aiming to raise public awareness on the issue.</p>

<p>His journalistic contributions earned him national recognition, and he was included in Teen People magazine’s list of "20 Teens Who Will Change the World."</p>

<h2>University Studies and Rising Career</h2>
<p>After completing his contract with Channel One, Errol pursued higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a focus on International Relations. While at UCLA, he was active in Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity, and worked as a host and correspondent for the ReelzChannel cable network.</p>

<h2>Global Journalism with CNN International</h2>
<p>Thanks to an impressive early résumé, Errol was recruited by CNN International as an anchor and correspondent based in Johannesburg, South Africa. There, he covered several landmark events including the deteriorating health and subsequent death of former South African <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela">President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela">Nelson Mandela</a>, as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Pistorius">Oscar Pistorius</a>'s high-profile murder trial, labor strikes in the mining sector, and the 50th anniversary of the African Union.</p>

<p>Errol also hosted CNN's documentary-style program "Inside Africa," which took him to countries such as Senegal, Madagascar, Morocco, and Ethiopia, where he showcased the continent’s cultural richness. His work was recognized in GQ South Africa for its journalistic excellence.</p>

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<h2>Coverage of the Arab Spring and Major World Events</h2>
<p>Prior to his assignment in South Africa, Errol reported for CNN in Abu Dhabi during the Arab Spring. He covered widespread unrest in Tunisia and similar uprisings in countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria, offering critical insights into political and social revolutions across the region.</p>

<h2>Key Reporting at CNN Atlanta</h2>
<p>Later, CNN moved Errol to its global headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. There, he covered major stories like the death of <a href="/biography/robin-williams">actor</a> <a href="/biography/robin-williams">Robin Williams</a>, the Ferguson, Missouri protests—which also gave rise to an internet meme based on his coverage—and the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.</p>

<p>His international reporting portfolio includes coverage of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami, the Chilean miners’ rescue, and the death of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osama_bin_Laden">Osama bin Laden</a>. Additionally, Errol reported extensively on the rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter and their influence on public life, as featured in CNN programs such as "World Report" and "iReport for CNN."</p>

<h2>Recognition and Public Influence</h2>
<p>Errol Barnett was recognized by Atlanta Apex in its “Power 30 Under 30” list for his efforts in integrating social media into breaking news journalism. His work has demonstrated how digital engagement can enhance the reach and accuracy of news reporting.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Citizenship</h2>
<p>As of 2015, Errol was in a relationship with Nyasha Zimucha, a noted African model and television personality. In September 2015, he was granted United States citizenship. Though his net worth remains undisclosed, Errol remains highly active on social media. He frequently engages with his audience on Twitter via his handle <a href="https://twitter.com/ErrolCNN">@ErrolCNN</a>, where he shares updates and insights on current events and global developments.</p>

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