Journalists Who Cover Africa Politics

Funsho Akinwale

Lagos, Nigeria

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Funsho Akinwale is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.
I have 15 years in Print Journalism. I am a Writer for The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria. SEO, and Public Relations Expert.

Nalova Akua

Yaounde, Cameroon

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Nalova Akua is 2022 winner of the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling. The award which honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people's voices and improve their well-being came with a reporting grant and a two-week internship at The Economist ...

Ismail Akwei

Accra, Ghana

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Ismail Akwei is an international journalist, digital media specialist, media literacy advocate, media viability consultant, media trainer, product manager, editor, writer, and media manager with over a decade of experience working with multinational media companies worldwide.

Mohamed Ali

Nairobi, Kenya

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Mohamed Ali is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Benoit Almeras

Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

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Radio reporter, currently working as a foreign correspondent for Radio France internationale (RFI) in Côte d'Ivoire. I cover stories ranging from local politics to environmental issues, also trying to capture the Ivorian zeitgeist.

Onome Amawhe

Lagos, Nigeria

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Onome Amawhe is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Behnam Amini

Washington, United States of America

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Behnam Amini is a journalist based in Washington, United States of America.

Alhassane Bah

Conakry, Guinea

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Je suis BAH Alhassane, journaliste guinéen basé à Conakry. Diplômé de l'Institut Supérieur de l'Information et de la Communication (ISIC) de Kountia, j'exerce dans le domaine du journalisme depuis avril 2010. Spécialisé dans la presse écrite, j'ai évolué avec les avancées technologiques pour ...

Manuel Camalata

Luanda, Angola

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Manuel Camalata is an Angolan journalist, residing in Luanda (Angola) with about 10 years of experience, with stints in various bodies between Angolans and foreigners, with emphasis on newspaper, Radio, Magazines and webjournalist.

William Clowes

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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William Clowes is a journalist based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has written for Al Jazeera, Foreign Policy, Quartz Africa, Roads & Kingdoms, Slate Magazine, African Arguments, Mail & Guardian, and various other publications. He is also Voice of America's radio correspondent ...

Joshua Coe

Aarhus, Denmark

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Joshua Coe is a multimedia journalist based in Denmark. His bylines can be found in The World, The Boston Globe, The GroundTruth Project, Notes from Poland, Qiio Magazin and the New England Center for Investigative Journalism. Josh earned a joint Master's degree in Journalism, Media and ...

Yunis Dekow

Garissa, Kenya

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Yunis Dekow is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience in news and media planning, production, management, and distribution for both local and international media. Currently, he serves as the Treasurer of the Crime Journalists Association of Kenya and the Secretary General of ...

Paul Ejime

Abuja (F.c.t.), Nigeria

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Paul Ejime is a Global Affairs Analyst and publisher of **** A widely traveled journalist, former War Correspondent and author, he is an independent Consultant on Communications and Media development and Governance Issues, such as peace and security and elections.

Sema Fonkem

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Sema Fonkem is a multimedia journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Fonkem's career began as an intern transcriber at the South African Broadcasting Corporation in 2012, and he has been practicing uninterruptedly ever since. 

Fonkem has written about 189 articles across a variety of ...

Lulu Brenda Harris

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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Lulu Brenda Harris is a journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Lulu reports on news analysis, politics, health, development and sustainability. She is an innovative thinker with a keen interest on trends taking place in the creative destructive era.

Mohamed Jibril

Mogadishu, Somalia

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Mohamed Jibril is a journalist covering politics, humanitarian and security. He has been in the media for nearly a decade. He is expertise in communication. 

Mohamed has written for several national and international publications with a focus on humanitarian and development. He holds a degree in ...

Michael Masrie

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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I am an award-winning Ethiopian journalist, analyst, and author with over a decade of experience at the intersection of journalism, diplomacy, and international affairs. As a seasoned correspondent and contributor, I specialize in political economy, geopolitics, and global governance, offering ...

Elias Meseret

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Elias Meseret is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is the Correspondent for the Associated Press and the German news agency, dpa. Elias also freelances for The Africa Report magazine and many other news outlets, both local and international. He has more than seven years of experience ...

Wellington Muzengeza

Nairobi, Kenya

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I am an independent journalist and political-risk analyst specialising in African digital sovereignty, strategic infrastructure and critical minerals. I am the founder of Built Africa, a Research Fellow at the Africa Centre for Critical Minerals and Energy Transition (ACCET), and author of The ...

Wale Odunsi

Dallas, United States of America

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I am an editor and a journalist; 13 years' experience. In addition, advisory services in advertising, media planning, public relations, and research. Skilled in analysis, crisis management, content syndication, fact-checking, and press releases.

Salvatore Riela

Rome, Italy

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Salvatore Riela is a journalist based in Italy. He spends his time developing an understanding of the dynamics that shape international relations, paying close attention to the geopolitical and economic factors underlying contemporary conflicts. He began writing articles for small local newspapers, ...

Marcello Rossi

Milan, Italy

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I am a freelance writer and journalist covering climate change and its myriad facets. Over the years, I have traveled to five continents to chronicle how rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are posing an outright existential threat to our societies, calling mankind to an unprecedented ...

Abdikarim Salah

Hargeisa, Somalia

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Abdikarim Saed Salah is a seasoned journalist based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, with extensive experience in television broadcasting and program production, I am also a multimedia journalist who can record videos, edit and create complete content and I also have experience managing social media.
I ...

Michael Wandati

Nairobi, Kenya

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Michael Wandati is an accomplished journalist, editor, and media strategist with a keen focus on breaking news, political affairs, and human interest reporting. Michael is dedicated to producing accurate, impactful journalism that informs public debate and reflects the highest standards of ...