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Ghana’s Supreme Court Clears Way for Anti-Gay Bill to Move Forward
Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed two legal challenges to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, marking a significant step towards the potential enactment of what many have described as a controversial legislation. In a...
Defeated NPP MPs Casualties Of Govt’s Poor Performance – ACEPA
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has attributed the electoral losses suffered by New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament in the December 7 elections to widespread dissatisfaction with the party’s governance. According to Dr. Rasheed Draman,...
Ghana’s 2024 Election Was Free, Fair – Commonwealth Observer Mission
The Commonwealth Observer Mission has praised Ghana’s 2024 elections as free, fair, and transparent. Despite instances of violence that led to at least four deaths and a challenging post-election period, the country has received commendation for the overall conduct of...
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Africa Health Communications Fellowship (Multi‑Country)
The Africa Health Communications Fellowship powered by Fraycollege is a nine‑month collaborative training connecting health journalists and public health experts from six African nations: Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, and Ethiopia. Program components:...
African Investigative Journalism Conference Fellowship (Johannesburg, Nov 2025)
The Wits Centre for Journalism is sponsoring early and mid‑career journalists to attend the 21st African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2025), held November 5–7, 2025 in Johannesburg opportunitiesforafricans.com Fellowship benefits: Covers round‑trip...
Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship (Ghana, 2025)
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is accepting applications for its 2025 Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) Fellowship—a fully funded, three-month residential program in Accra (May–July 2025) for 20 early- to mid‑career Ghanaian reporters...
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Alibi (South Africa)
A South African investigative series from Develop Audio, hosted by Paul McNally and others. Each season delves into a single compelling story—ranging from apartheid-era murders to modern-day teacher assassinations—with meticulous, immersive reporting
Produced by the Center for Strategic & International Studies
Africa’s Muckrakers
Africa’s Muckrakers features journalists from amaBhungane, BBC Africa Eye, and OCCRP. They examine corruption, toxic secret-weapon deals, and LGBTQ-targeted attacks—including events in Ghana—providing expert insight into investigative trends on the continent
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The Investigative Lab: How NewsWire Africa Supports Deep Reporting Across the Continent
Headline: Digging Deeper: Inside NewsWire Africa’s Investigative Reporting Lab Not all journalism is created equal. While fast news dominates timelines, NewsWire Africa is betting on something more enduring: depth. Enter the Investigative Reporting Lab, NewsWire’s...
Speaking Truth, Live on Air: NewsWire Radio as a Platform for Unfiltered Journalism
Headline: Mic On, Truth Out: How NewsWire Radio Is Revolutionizing Broadcast Journalism in Africa In an era dominated by noise, NewsWire Radio cuts through with signal. As the broadcast arm of NewsWire Africa, this 24/7 digital station brings together sharp analysis,...
Training the Future: How NewsWire Africa Is Cultivating the Next Generation of Journalists
Headline: From Newsroom to Classroom: Inside NewsWire Africa’s Journalism Fellowship for Emerging African Voices Across the continent, a new wave of African journalists is emerging—not by accident, but by design. At the heart of this movement is the NewsWire Africa...