Journalists Who Cover Economic Development in Africa

Opeyemi Adetayo

Lagos, Nigeria

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OPEYEMI ADETAYO is a journalist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is currently an undergraduate of English at the University of Ilorin and also a Certificate-of-Gold recipient from the Royal Commonwealth Society for his entry in the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2017.
He currently writes for ...

Victor Amadala

Nairobi, Kenya

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Victor Amadala is an award winning business, agriculture and environment journalist with over 500 features in leading local and global publications

As a development journalist, I identify problems and search for solutions - that is the only way a story can make sense....the 'so what journalism ...

Ismail Auwal

Kano, Nigeria

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Ismail Auwal is a journalist based in Kano, Nigeria, I have covered stories across northern for New York Times, Financial Times, UK and other reputable news organizations across the globe.

Evelyn Dan Epelle

Abuja, Nigeria

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Evelyn Dan Epelle is an esteemed Nigerian journalist, columnist, and international multimedia journalist based in Abuja. She is renowned for her insightful analysis of breaking news stories, serving as a foreign correspondent and public policy analyst. Evelyn contributes a biweekly column titled '...

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, ...

Ndi Eugene Ndi

Yaounde, Cameroon

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Ndi Eugene Ndi is a journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He is editor of NewsWatch; a local by-monthly tabloid in the Central African State and Correspondent for Nation Media Group, Kenya (Nation Daily, Daily Monitor, The East African, The Citizen, Business Daily, Africa Review)

Doaa Farid

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Doaa Farid is a Cairo-based journalist covering economy and business since 2013. Farid was a staff business reporter at Egypt's English-language newspaper the Daily News Egypt for three years. In early 2016, Farid was accepted to take part in a Thomson Reuters Foundation programme, named 'Wealth of ...

Francisca Kakra Forson

Accra, Ghana

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Francisca Kakra Forson is a Ghanaian lawyer and journalist (and international freelance reporter). She has built a formidable career in journalism, working with leading international news outlets such as TRT World, CBC News, AFP, VOA (Africa) News, France 24, and West Africa Democracy Radio in ...

Eden Harris

Washington, United States of America

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I'm Eden Harris, a journalist based in Washington, D.C. I freelance for NBC News, Financial Times' Banking Risk and Regulation, Connecting Africa News and more. I cover U.S.-Africa policy, banking, fintech, culture, U.S. politics and more. I've traveled to Africa for reporting as well. 

I've ...

Martin-Luther C. King

Accra, Ghana

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Martin-Luther C. King is a journalist, publicist/media consultant and events management expert based in Accra, Ghana.
King is also the convener of the trade policy event, the Ghana Trade Policy Enlightenment Summit for Foreigners, GaTPES, which helps foreign investors in Ghana and government ...

Adama Kone

Bamako, Mali

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Adama Kone is a journalist based in Bamako, Mali.

Reuben Kyama

Nairobi, Kenya

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Reuben Kyama is a seasoned broadcast and print journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
During his career spanning over 15 years, he has covered developments in Africa for leading media both locally and internationally, including The New York Times, Germany’s Deutsche Welle and the Voice of America (VoA)...

Kayi Lawson

Lome, Togo

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Kayi Lawson est une journaliste basée à Lomé, Togo. Journaliste avec plus de 15 ans d'expérience, Kayi Lawson est une JRI et Mojo. Journaliste de terrain, elle est une passionnée du sport.

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.

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.

Tonderayi Mukeredzi

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Tonderayi Mukeredzi is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

He is a seasoned business journalist, editor, all-round freelance journalist, and communication consultant with more than 15 years’ experience spanning the fields of journalism, television broadcasting, and corporate communications.
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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 ...

Faustine Ngila

Nairobi, Kenya

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Faustine Ngila is Africa's top tech journalist. He's a renowned global technology editor and reporter based in Nairobi.  
He has reported widely on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, covering emerging technologies and innovations around the world.  
He writes in the US, UK, China and Africa. His ...

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.

Olalekan Raji

Banjul, Gambia

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Olalekan Raji is a World Journalism Institute graduate based in Banjul, Gambia. A proficient feature story and news writer with extensive experience in long-form writing and in-depth reporting, Olalekan prioritizes integrity and a commitment to accuracy in informing the public. Olalekan is ...

Lisa Schlein

Genève, Switzerland

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LISA SCHLEIN is a freelance journalist based in Geneva, Switzerland.  My reporting is largely centered around United Nations activities, including human rights, humanitarian (refugee and migration) issues, international political events, health, environment and development with a focus on Africa.  
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Elimane Sembene

Casablanca, Morocco

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Elimane Sembene is a journalist based in Casablanca, Morocco.

Ashley Westerman

Kyiv, Ukraine

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Ashley is an award-winning journalist and audio producer based in Ukraine. 

An experienced reporter, editor and producer (field & studio), she has more than a decade of journalism experience and has previously worked for Voice of America and NPR in Washington, D.C. Since becoming a freelance ...

Brian Yatich

Nairobi, Kenya

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Brian Yatich is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.