Deadline: September 30, 2025
Are you a journalist passionate about telling Africa’s most important stories? Do you want to deepen your expertise in reporting on mining, oil, gas, climate change, and the future of green minerals? Apply now for the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship 2025-2026.
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.
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
Eligibility
- Early to mid-career journalists based in Ghana can apply;
- 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.
Application
- October 2025 – April 2026: Fully in-person engagements (Accra, Ghana)
- Deadline: 23:59 GMT, 30 September 2025
For more information, visit Africa Extractives Media Fellowship.
