Journalists Who Cover Education in Africa

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, ...

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 ...

Akeem Alao

Ikeja, Nigeria

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Akeem Alao is a Lagos-based freelance journalist and language instructor.

He works at Parkchester Times, The Naija News and Edugist.

He also writes opinions media platforms. He can write fluently in English and Yoruba languages.

Wale Ameen

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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I’m an international journalist and policy-focused writer covering technology, AI governance, human rights, geopolitics, and global business. My work sits at the intersection of power, accountability, and innovation, translating complex systems into clear, compelling narratives that speak to ...

Ignatius Annor

Seattle, United States of America

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Ignatius Annor is an International TV broadcast journalist. He has a wealth of experience cutting across news anchoring, production, reporting and digital news. This Ghanaian born journalist holds a master's degree in International Journalism from Swansea University in the UK. He worked with ...

Philip Ashon

Accra, Ghana

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Philip Ashon is a an award winning multimedia journalist with over 16 years of audio visual storytelling experience and is  based in Accra, Ghana. He is a graduate of Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC).

Sean Brennan

Philadelphia, United States of America

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Sean Brennan is a journalist based in Philadelphia, United States of America.

Clea Broadhurst

Paris, France

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Clea Broadhurst is a journalist based in Paris, France.

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Zoe Flood

Nairobi, Kenya

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An independent multimedia journalist and analyst based between Nairobi, Kenya, and London. I cover security and development issues across Africa, as well as business and economics, and travel and culture. 

I have filed in a variety of formats for outlets including the Guardian, BBC, the New York ...

Milkessa Gemechu

Albion, United States of America

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Milkessa Gemechu is a researcher and visiting scholar based in Albion, United States of America. 
His publications focus on politics and human rights in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
He frequently offers political analysis and policy issues on Oromia Media Network.

Halima Gongo

Mombasa, Kenya

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Halima Gongo is a Multimedia Journalist, Constructive Journalist expert,and a Women's Human Rights Defender. She is renowned for her focus on human interest stories that spotlight issues affecting marginalized communities. She is unwaveringly dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of ...

Isaac Kaledzi

Accra, Ghana

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Isaac Kaledzi is an experienced and award winning multi media journalist from Ghana. He has worked for several media brands both in Ghana and on the International scene including DW, VOA, TRT World and Africa Feeds.

Winnie Kamau

Nairobi, Kenya

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WINNIE KAMAU is a Data journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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, ...

Francis Kokutse

Accra, Ghana

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Francis Kokutse is a journalist based in Accra, Ghana.

Mohamed Konate

Troyes, France

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Je suis journaliste et directeur de publication de Monde Hebdo. Je couvre les questions de géopolitique, de médias, de gouvernance et de sécurité en Afrique de l'Ouest depuis plus de 7 ans. J'ai dirigé plusieurs projets éditoriaux internationaux et j'intervient régulièrement sur les enjeux liés aux ...

Hamza Kyeyune

Kampala, Uganda

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Freelance journalist with several hands-on media trainings with Reuters, Voice of America, BBC among others, a CDC fellow, a UNESCO ToT for Eastern and Southern Africa Region on Reducing Sexual Risk Behaviors among young people, awards winner with interest in underreported suffused checkered ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jackson Okata

Nairobi, Kenya

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Jackson Okata is a multiple award-winning independent multimedia journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Jackson specialises in science, health, agriculture, environment, climate change, women and gender, human rights, political and governance, tech and innovation reporting.

He is a 2026 United ...

Agnes Oloo

Nairobi, Kenya

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Agnes Lydia Oloo is a Female Multimedia Journalist from Nairobi Kenya.

She holds Diplomas in TV/Film Production and Broadcast Journalism. She also holds Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication (Development Communication Specialty) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Agnes ...

Jean Mineur Ondo

Franceville, Gabon

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Jean Mineur Ondo, journaliste basé à Franceville, Gabon a fait ses preuves au Cameroun dans les radios communautaires (Glory Fm...) et dans la presse écrite (Les Minorités...) puis cybernetique (Lebledparle, Vitrine du Cameroun).
Polyvalent, il sait pouvoir s'adapter sur le terrain et aller à fond ...

Pius Sawa

Nairobi, Kenya

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Pius Sawa is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Maina Waruru

Nairobi, Kenya

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Maina Waruru is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
With over 15 years experience I specialize in Science, Business and Development news and features writing. I have published widely including with the BBC, The Scientist magazine, University World News, Research Africa,Down to Earth magazine,...

Brian Yatich

Nairobi, Kenya

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Brian Yatich is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.