Journalists Who Cover African leadership

Vicky Abraham

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Nine-time award-winning investigative journalist and fellow of Poynter Institute for Media Studies in the USA. Over 10 years of experience in investigative reporting, current affairs, politics, human rights, social justice, and religion. Articles published by News24, City Press, Mail & Guardian, ...

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.

Romain Chanson

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Romain Chanson is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Frida Dahmani

Tunis, Tunisia

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Frida Dahmani is a journalist based in Tunis, Tunisia.

Biologiste de formation, Frida Dahmani a effectué l’essentiel de son parcours dans les domaines de la communication et de l’édition avant d’intégrer, en 2008 le groupe Jeune Afrique en tant que correspondante du groupe à Tunis. A ce titre, ...

Leanne De Bassompierre

Anzère, Switzerland

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Leanne de Bassompierre is a journalist based in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

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.

Katarina Höije

Bamako, Mali

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Katarina Höije is an independent journalist based between West Africa and Scandinavia.

She has contributed to outlets such as the New York Times, The Guardian, Christian Science Monitor, VICE, CNN and the BBC. She has filed regularly to France24 and RFI and she is a frequent contributor to Voice ...

Edmund Kagire

Kigali, Rwanda

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Edmund Kagire is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. The 35-year old award-winning Rwandan Journalist was until the end of 2018 was working with The East African & Rwanda Today newspapers owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), with 12 years of practice.

Currently he has diverted into freelance ...

Sallu Kamuskay

Freetown, Sierra Leone

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Sallu Kamuskay is a Sierra Leonean journalist, digital media producer and development-focused storyteller with over 7 years of experience, committed to amplifying voices from underreported communities and connecting local realities to global conversations.

His reporting focuses on development, ...

Robert Kodingo

Nairobi, Kenya

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Margaret Atwood once wrote, 'A word after a word after a word is power.' I live and work by this truth, blending over a decade of expertise in mass communications, journalism, strategic communications, international affairs, sustainability, market systems development, and peace and security. My ...

Mwangi Maina

Nairobi, Kenya

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Mwangi Maina is a Multimedia journalist working for KTN News, Kenya's leading 24 Hour TV Channel in Eastern Africa as a Content Producer. I cover topics ranging from Politics, Regional affairs (Africa's Great Lakes Region), Media Freedom, Fake news as well as human interest stories. I also write ...

Nhau Mangirazi

Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe

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Nhau Mangirazi is a multimedia, award winning investigative, health and environment freelance journalist based in Karoi.
He has contributed to both national and international news organizations including Radio Voice of the People, BBC, Al Jazeera, The Africa Report, Financial Gazette, The Standard,...

Derick Matsengarwodzi

Harare, Zimbabwe

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My name is Derick Matsengarwodzi, a versatile award-winning writer and editor, with a continental and global media experience. Currently, I am a communication consultant, working on campaigns to enhance the European Union’s visibility in Zimbabwe.

Over the years, I have gained international ...

Estelle Maussion

Paris, France

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Former AFP and RFI correspondent in Luanda, Angola. 
Currently based in Paris. Interested in Angola, Mozambique and Africa + economics.

Kent Mensah

Accra, Ghana

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Kent Mensah has 18 years of experience as a journalist. He is the Ghana correspondent for AFP and Thompson Reuters Foundation (Context). He strings for VOA and a contributor for The Africa Report. His bylines are in several international outlets including Al Jazeera English, The Guardian (UK), The ...

Oliver Meth

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Oliver Meth is an award-winning South African based Journalist, available for assignments in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng provinces.

He is a researcher, writer, filmmaker and social advocacy journalist on development issues. Oliver has a particular focus on environmental rights, public participation, ...

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 ...

Angel Ngwe

Yaoundé, Cameroon

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Angel Ngwe is an award winning freelance photojournalist, Journalist and Documentary producer based in Yaounde Cameroon. 

As a Solution focused Multimedia journalist, Angel Ngwe has collaborated with different medium and programs but not limited to; The Associated Press, National Catholic ...

Francis Ontomwa

Nairobi, Kenya

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Francis Ontomwa is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Francis is an experienced bilingual investigative journalist and senior broadcast journalist with over a decade of leadership in international broadcasting. As a launch producer for BBC's current affairs show Kenya Connects, I successfully ...

Bill Otieno

Nairobi, Kenya

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Bill Otieno is a Kenyan broadcast journalist, creative producer, and entrepreneur. He is currently the Founder and Managing Director of InfoNile Communications Ltd.

He is also a conservationist and passionate about using media and film to address issues like poverty eradication and conservation ...

Graeme Raubenheimer

Cape Town, South Africa

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I'm a 35-year-old award-winning, senior broadcast journalist, documentary producer, and scholar with 15 years of experience in some of South Africa’s top newsrooms, including News24, eTV & eNCA, Eyewitness News, Heart FM and others. In 2023, I was honoured to receive a UK Chevening Scholarship, ...

Javira Ssebwami

Kampala, Uganda

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Javira Ssebwami is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda. He is an online journalist in Uganda currently working with PML Daily as a field reporter and Editor. ******

Vicky Stark

Cape Town, South Africa

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Vicky Stark is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently works as a freelance multimedia reporter for Voice of America TV, radio and online. She is also the producer of the award-winning Weekend Breakfast Show on Cape Talk radio. Prior to this, she worked behind the scenes in ...

Alusine Rehme Wilson

Freetown, Sierra Leone

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Alusine is a multi-award winning multimedia journalist, fact-checker, photographer, a passionate stringer, sports commentator, researcher, PR-specialist, Influencer and more from Sierra Leone.

He reports for Awoko Newspaper, edits News at Northern Times Newspaper, does media consultancy through ...

Kossi Woussou

Lomé, Togo

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Kossi Woussou is a journalist based in Lomé, Togo, with a distinguished career in reporting on West African politics. His expertise particularly shines in covering the economical, social and political developments in Togo and West Africa. 

As a correspondent for Voice of America (VOA Africa) and ...