Journalists Who Cover African Markets

Abdulrasheed Abubakar

Washington, United States of America

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AbdulRasheed Abubakar is a Broadcast Journalist, Media Entrepreneur, Co-Executive Producer Explore AFRICA film series based in Washington, United States of America.

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.

Nabeel Biajo

Washington, United States of America

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Nabeel Biajo is an experienced reporter, English-Arabic translator/interpreter, and researcher with over 10 years of experience covering Africa, especially Sudan and South Sudan, with Voice of America and other organizations.

Phoebe Cooke

Berlin, Germany

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Phoebe Cooke is a freelance journalist based in London.

Leanne De Bassompierre

Anzère, Switzerland

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

Sakhile Dube

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Sakhile Dube is an Independent Journalist based in South Africa. She covers a range of topics and close to her  heart is climate change,energy, critical minerals business, finance, gender equality, health, and digital technology.  Dube’s work has been supported by multiple grants, reflecting her ...

Juliet Etefe

Accra, Ghana

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Juliet Etefe is a business Journalist and Online Editor at the Business and Financial Times (thebftonline.com), Ghana’s leading business newspaper. 

With five years of experience, Juliet's reporting spans business, economy, finance, climate change ,environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, ...

Paul Golden

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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I have more than 30 years' freelance journalism experience covering a range of markets. My ability to pitch interesting angles and my respect for commissions and deadlines, coupled with a meticulous approach to research and copy-checking, means my work appears regularly in respected international ...

Hilary Heuler

Nairobi, Kenya

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Hilary Heuler is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Originally from California, she has spent over eight years writing and reporting from a number of countries across Europe, Asia and Africa, specializing in print and radio stories for an international audience.

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas

Cape Town, South Africa

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I’m a South African journalist with a master’s degree and a sharp editorial instinct, specialising in writing, editing, and investigative research. With a focus on environmental and investigative journalism, my work explores the stories that sit beneath the surface, the ones that challenge power, ...

Eric Kasongo

Cape Town, South Africa

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I am a seasoned bilingual journalist and strategic researcher specialising in political economy, business intelligence, data-driven market analysis and regional investment across Central and Southern Africa, with particular expertise in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),Zambia....

Andrew Macdowall

Beograd, Serbia

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Andrew MacDowall is a experienced correspondent, analyst, and consultant covering Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. He has also done substantial work in the MENA region and South-East Asia as a business journalist and analyst. He has written for publications including the Guardian, ...

Shingirai Madondo

Gaborone, Botswana

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Shingirai Madondo is a journalist based in Francistown, Botswana. I am generally an all rounder. I do report on all beats be it politics, business, finance, economics, climate issues. I am currently working with Xinhua News Agency as well as Voice of America (Zimbabwe Service). But before joining ...

Andrew Maramwidze

Gaborone, Botswana

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Andrew Maramwidze is a Freelance journalist based in Gaborone, Botswana, a diamond rich country in Southern Africa. Have worked with several editors across the globe on various projects.

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 ...

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 ...

Mohamed Mohamed

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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I am a veteran freelancer journalist. I started journalism in 1990. I initially wrote on leisure and sports then I diversified to also include business reporting and science. I nearly specialized in maritime but other topics I am capable of handling including climate change among other ...

Ray Ndlovu

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Ray Ndlovu is an international journalist and media consultant based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
 
He holds a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. 

His work is highly sought after and has been ...

Nyashadzashe Ndoro

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Nyashadzashe Ndoro is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Desmond Okon

Lagos, Nigeria

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Desmond Okon is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Emmanuel Paul

Lagos, Nigeria

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Emmanuel Paul is a tech journalist, script writer, podcast host, and narrator for one of Africa's largest digital media publications. With 6 years experience in freelance writing and professional journalism, he has deep understanding of the business, political, and technology sector in Africa.

Taha Sakr

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Taha Sakr is a journalist based in Cairo Governorate, Egypt.

Taha Sakr is a political affairs journalist / news reporter, born in Saudi Arabia in 1992 who studied media and journalism in English language at the Faculty of Mass Communication at Cairo University.

Sakr’s experience extends for ...

Madjid Serrah

Kouba, Algeria

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Journalist specializing in politics, culture, and society. With a diverse background, I have collaborated with Algerian and international media outlets. My work encompasses political analysis, international relations, and cultural issues. Available for reporting, investigations, or analysis, I am ...

Joe Spencer

Shkodër, Albania

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Joe Spencer is a freelance cannabis journalist delivering rigorous, source‑verified coverage of policy, markets, and business. Experienced in market and policy assessment reports, policy proposals, investigative features, and deadline-driven editorial consulting. Trusted by editors to inform ...

Tatira Zwinoira

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Tatira Zwinoira is a journalist based in Harare, Harare Province, Zimbabwe.