Application Deadline: September 4th, 2026
– Applications are now open for the 2026 African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) Francophone Fellowships. The African Investigative Journalism Conference is accepting applications from French-speaking investigative journalists and media professionals from francophone countries in Africa, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, and Togo. Applications from freelance journalists are welcome.
Requirements
- You must have a valid passport (valid for at least six months after the conference dates).
- Applicants must be aware that selected fellows are required to produce at least one piece of investigative journalism (online, print, or broadcast) inspired from material gathered at the 2026 conference, to be published no later than three months after its conclusion.
- Applicants must also provide proof of identity and include a CV that refers to published work.
Benefits
- The fellowship will cover major travel costs, including return flights from your home country to the conference, shuttles, accommodation, conference fees, as well as meals during the conference.
The African Investigative Journalism Conference 2026 will be held at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya from 10 to 12 November 2026
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