Journalists Who Cover Democracy

Thomas Abidoye

Osun, Nigeria

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Thomas Abidoye is a Nigerian multimedia journalist, editor, digital publisher, social media manager, and communication strategist with more than eight years of experience covering politics, governance, business, agriculture, education, climate, and breaking news across Africa. He produces high-...

Behnam Amini

Washington, United States of America

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

Yero S. Bah

Banjul, Gambia

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Yero S. Bah is a distinguished Gambian journalist with a career spanning over six years across print, broadcast, and digital media. His work has earned him numerous accolades, recognizing his impactful reporting and dedication to storytelling.
In 2023, Bah won the Business and Finance Reporting ...

Jonathan Broder

Washington, United States of America

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Jonathan Broder writes about defense and foreign policy for Newsweek from Washington. He's been covering national security issues for more than two decades, including 12 years as a writer and senior editor at Congressional Quarterly. Before moving to Washington, Broder spent 20 years as an award-...

Mustapha Ceesay

Farato, Gambia

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Gambian//Award-winning journalist//Journalism trainer//News Editor

Nelson Chukwudi

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Nelson Chukwudi holds Diploma (Mass Comm); BSc (Public Admin); and Post-Graduate Diploma (Journalism). He began Journalism practice over 33 years ago at The Tide Newspapers in Rivers, Nigeria. He has held various Editorial positions: Reporter; Investigative & Crime; Oil & Energy Correspondent, ...

Leanne De Bassompierre

Anzère, Switzerland

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

Charlotte Elton

London, United Kingdom

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Charlotte Elton is a freelance journalist based in London. Previously she worked as a state politics and health reporter at The West Australian, WA's major masthead. Skilled at feature writing, breaking news, and investigative work.

Rafael Hernandez

Caracas, Venezuela

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I am a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Caracas, Venezuela. I want to tell the next story.

I cover in all Latin America and the Caribbean. I have worked with: RCN, VOA, Getty Images, AFP, The Asahi Shimbun, among other prestigious media outlets.

Dorian Jones

İstanbul, Turkey

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I have been reporting from Turkey for 25 years for TV, radio and print. I can compile radio and TV packages ready for broadcast. I am experienced at live reporting for radio and to camera. I work for a variety outlets including BBC Sky News, Deutsche Welle, CBC and VOA.

Winifred Lartey

Accra, Ghana

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Winifred Lartey is an Online News Editor, a stringer with Agence France-Presse (AFP) and a Media fixer. She is passionate about human-interest stories.

She travels to collect news - She travels to discover stories. She believes that journalism can’t be done in the comfort of office rooms. She ...

Faisal Mahmud

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Faisal Mahmud is a journalist with over a decade of experience in working with three national English daily newspapers of Bangladesh—The Independent, Dhaka Tribune and The Business Standard.  Before switching his career to professional journalism, Faisal worked in the IT industry for two years. He ...

Bryan Manabat

Kannat Tabla, Northern Mariana Islands

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Bryan Manabat is a veteran journalist based in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, known for his deep, on‑the‑ground reporting on public affairs, government accountability, legal developments, and community resilience across the CNMI and Micronesia. His work spans daily news, long‑...

Faten Omar

Salmiya, Kuwait

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Faten Omar is a freelance journalist, works for several Arabic and English news agencies.Currently, she works for Xinhua, Chinese news agency. Previously she was a reporter at Kuwait-based daily English newspaper Kuwait Times, daily Arabic newspaper Al-Kuwaityah, senior editor at Al-Mustagbal ...

Rodrigo Orozco

Ciudad de México, Mexico

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Rodrigo Orozco is a journalist based in Ciudad de México, Mexico.

Alex Raufoglu

Washington, United States of America

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Alex Raufoglu is a Washington-DC based journalist who focuses on Eastern Europe. Born in Baku, Raufoglu holds an MA in Interactive Journalism from American University, Washington D.C. He worked extensively in the South Caucasus and Black Sea regions (Baku, Ankara, Tbilisi) for several international ...

Dieter Reinisch

Vienna, Austria

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Dieter Reinisch is a journalist based in Vienna, Austria. In recent years, he has reported from major political and cultural events in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Bosnia, Serbia, Belarus, France, Belgium, Denmark, England, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Cyprus, Lebanon, and Turkey ...

Malaka Rodrigo

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Malaka Rodrigo is a journalist based in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Dahlia Scheindlin

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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Dahlia Scheindlin is a journalist and a public opinion expert; she is also a political analyst and campaign advisor with twenty-five years of experience, specializing in liberal and progressive social causes. Dahlia has advised nine national campaigns in Israel and has worked in 15 other countries ...

Jonathan Singh

London, United Kingdom

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Jonathan Singh is a journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

He is a former humanitarian worker, senior leader in international development, and miltary pilot who has worked on complex programs globally.

Jonathan writes and comments on global affairs, politics, and international relations and ...

Michael Sullivan

Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand

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Michael Sullivan is a journalist based in Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand. First and foremost radio journalist, also print.

Rough work history:
2011-2017 Mostly freelance, frequent contributor from Southeast Asia for National Public Radio (NPR) U.S. Covering Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam,...

Emre Uludağ

Körfez, Turkey

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I research and prepare news entirely independently. I view this as a social responsibility and strive to raise public awareness and keep the community informed. I live in Kocaeli, Türkiye, and write political articles.

In addition, I prepare articles on Education, Economy, and World events. My ...

Mike Wagenheim

Washington, United States of America

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I am a TV, radio and print journalist, specializing in covering the Middle East through the American lens. Available for live reports and other assignments and projects in New York City, Washington and points in between. Credentialed for the White House, State Department, Congress and the UN. I ...

Caren Waraba

Kapenguria, Kenya

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Caren Waraba is a journalist based in Kapenguria, Kenya.