GIJN Africa

Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you have an eye for capturing a news story in a captivating video format? DW News is recruiting multimedia journalists for Africa for programming in Abuja, Nigeria; Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. Apply by August 5.

GIJN’s new monthly #Substack, “How They Investigated” will take you behind the scenes of some of the top investigations from across the globe – to help inform & inspire your next story. Subscribe now to receive the next post directly to your inbox: https://buff.ly/45mqZfr

NEW! Nominations for the Free Press Unlimited Awards 2024 are open! Do you know brave, talented journalists who deserve to be honoured? You can nominate them as candidates for the Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year Award! Deadline: August 12.

NEW! Applications are now open for The Road Safety Reporting Contest and Award! This contest is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and FIA Foundation to promote storytelling centered around road safety. Attend the International Center for Journalists' upcoming webinars to submit your story. Learn more here ⬇️

Thomson Foundation's Young Journalist of the Year 2024 competition is open for entries! Inspiring and investigative storytellers around the world who are aged 30 or under, and are working in a developing country can submit their best work Deadline: August 9.

⌛LAST CALL❗Africa-based journalists, don't miss out on the opportunity to join our three-day virtual workshop from August 20-22, to deepen your understanding of Africa’s energy landscape, including net zero finance, policy measures, the energy mix of different African nations and more. Applicants can be from any country in Africa, but we particularly encourage journalists from South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria and Morocco to apply. Find out more and apply by July 23: https://loom.ly/E5x89RE #journalism #journalismopportunity #media #journalism #netzero #environmentaljournalism #climatereporting #africa #southafrica #nigeria #algeria #mediaworkshop #morocco

NEW! The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) has announced the launch of the 8th edition of the ACCER awards! The accolades are open to African journalists and digital activists reporting on climate change and environmental issues. 🗓️ Deadline: August 6. Apply here 👇

NEW! In a GIJN webinar, a panel of journalists working on stories from Venezuela, Mexico, and Peru shared methods, tools, and security protocols with reporters from across the globe who want to track organized crime’s finances and operations. https://lnkd.in/dCH97U5B

The Incident Emergency Fund (IEF) at Digital Defenders Partnership is a rapid response grant for human rights defenders, journalists, activists and organisations facing digital threats and attacks. 💰 IEF offers funding of up to €10,000. Deadline: Rolling.

NEW! HumAngle Media is hiring! They are looking for exceptional storytellers and journalists who are efficient and creative to join their team as reporters. Apply by July 30.