Methods, voices and ideas for journalists across Africa. A living field guide to better reporting, verification and public service.
A weekly podcast is taking shape
Field reporting lets people see, hear and understand a situation they did not witness. Scenes, settings, voices and actions give the account its substance.…
Accuracy is the foundation of the ethics that follow: fairness, independence and source protection. Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel describe verification as…
Combine responsibility, independent verification and a personal rule for AI into an editorial framework a newsroom can explain and uphold. Four principles organise…
The habits and instincts behind the craft.
LESSON 01—10 ↗Find stories, report, write and make them heard.
LESSON 11—27 ↗Verify, protect and be accountable.
LESSON 28—35 ↗Formats and tools that serve real audiences.
LESSON 36—44 ↗Keep your method and your responsibility.
LESSON 45—52 ↗A selection linked to the organisations behind it. Always check eligibility and deadlines at the source.
Three days of training, 8–10 December 2026, to strengthen reporting on marine issues.
Journalists and media practitioners in a coastal country; working English; all media.
An 18-month paid traineeship in Bonn and Berlin starting in January 2028.
International applicants; German and English requirements, initial journalism experience and a degree or apprenticeship.
Up to €15,000 to strengthen reporting on biodiversity and nature-based solutions.
Organisations in Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Indonesia or Kyrgyzstan; apply in English.
Checked on 3 Nov 2026 · Recurring sources remain available throughout the year.
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Tailored training for newsrooms, schools, early-career reporters and experienced journalists. In French and English.
The challenges, opportunities and changes shaping journalism in Africa. Five planned features to begin the conversation.
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