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Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah beat 500 applicants to join an elite program strengthening tech journalism in West Africa. She'll investigate whether AI tools in Ghana's classrooms are actually helping students learn.
After years of inactivity, student journalists at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University are rebuilding their campus journalism union with new training and a fresh approach. Their goal: create accountability and reliable news in their university community.
Nigerian journalists in Osun State can now apply for training and funding to investigate how local governance affects their communities ahead of the 2026 election. The program offers skills workshops, mentorship, and reporting grants to strengthen accountability journalism.
MTN Group is bringing a successful journalism training program to journalists across Africa. The 12-week Media Innovation Programme will help media professionals build skills for the digital age while strengthening trust in African newsrooms.
A new continent-wide training programme is opening doors for African journalists to master digital skills and build cross-border networks. Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort, with a 12-week certified programme combining online learning and hands-on experience in Johannesburg.
A young Nigerian journalist who survived terrorism threats and wrongful arrests just received a traditional honor from his ancestral community. Gidado Yushau Shuaib's journey from studying in both Christian and Islamic schools to founding platforms that empower thousands shows how resilience creates ripple effects.