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Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Africa Extractives Media Fellowship. The AEMF is a 6-month intensive journalism training programme designed to strengthen reporting on Africa’s extractive industries. The fellowship combines:
- Expert-led training sessions
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Field reporting opportunities
- Networking with stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society
This initiative is led by NewsWire Africa in partnership with leading institutions and organizations committed to transparency, sustainability, and good governance.
Requirements
- Early to mid-career journalists based in Ghana
- Reporters working in print, broadcast, digital, or multimedia platforms
- Strong interest in extractives, climate change, energy transition, or sustainable development
- Women journalists are especially encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Gain exclusive training from global experts
- Access to mentorship and career-building opportunities
- Be part of a pioneering network of Africa-focused extractives reporters
- Opportunity to publish impactful stories that shape Africa’s future
Fellowship Duration
October 2025 – April 2026
Fully in-person engagements (Accra, Ghana)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship
