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Journalist.net has 72 reporters who cover West Africa. Our journalists are already on location, all over the world, and ready to work at a moment's notice. Our top correspondents who cover West Africa are Benoit Almeras and Igboeli Arinze. Use our journalist directory to find an West Africa member to work for you.

Journalists Who Cover West Africa

Benoit Almeras
Benoit Almeras

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.
Languages
English French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+8
Topics
Politics & Government International Affairs Sports
+6
Bookings Completed 2
Usually Responds Within a few days
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Igboeli Arinze
Igboeli Arinze

Igboeli Arinze

Abuja (F.c.t.), Nigeria
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Igboeli Arinze is an accomplished public affairs analyst and newspaper columnist  with over a thousand articles to his credit. He is presently the Managing Editor of Hawkeye Communications, publishers of realpoliticsnigeria.ng, nzogbunzogbu.ng, TTP.ng,.Anambratimes.com and Busybody. He also writes ...
Languages
English Igbo Yoruba
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
+10
Topics
Business & Economy Politics & Government International Affairs
+6
Usually Responds Seldom
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Alhassane Bah
Alhassane Bah

Alhassane Bah

Conakry, Guinea
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Je suis BAH Alhassane, journaliste guinéen basé à Conakry. Diplômé de l'Institut Supérieur de l'Information et de la Communication (ISIC) de Kountia, j'exerce dans le domaine du journalisme depuis avril 2010. Spécialisé dans la presse écrite, j'ai évolué avec les avancées technologiques pour ...
Languages
French
Services
Content Writing
Topics
Breaking News & General Assignment
Usually Responds Within a week
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Yero S. Bah
Yero S. Bah

Yero S. Bah

Lisbon, Portugal
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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 ...
Languages
English Fula
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+2
Topics
Politics & Government Social Issues & Demographics Breaking News & General Assignment
+1
Usually Responds Within a few hours
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Melissa Chemam
Melissa Chemam

Melissa Chemam

Paris, France
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*Journalist, reporter working for radio, TV, digital media and print magazines. 
Also a writer and podcast producer.
Working from France, the UK and parts of Africa, focusing on the Global South and global majority.
I cover international & humanitarian news, as well as cultural events.

*...
Languages
French English
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+2
Topics
Finance & Markets Film & Television Entertainment & Celebrity
+5
Bookings Completed 15
Booking Success Rate 100%
Usually Responds Within a few weeks
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William Clowes
William Clowes

William Clowes

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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William Clowes is a journalist based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He has written for Al Jazeera, Foreign Policy, Quartz Africa, Roads & Kingdoms, Slate Magazine, African Arguments, Mail & Guardian, and various other publications. He is also Voice of America's radio correspondent ...
Languages
English French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+9
Topics
Business & Economy Politics & Government International Affairs
+1
Bookings Completed 74
Booking Success Rate 100%
Usually Responds Within a day
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Sampson David
Sampson David

Sampson David

Monrovia, Liberia
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Sampson David is a journalist based in Monrovia, Liberia.
He is a multiple awards winning journalist.

•	AWARDS AND HONOURS 
•	Union of Liberia (August 9,2019) Humanitarian Reporting Award
•	Press Union of Liberia (June 9, 2018) County and Social Development Fund best reporter of the year. (...
Languages
English
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Content Writing
+3
Topics
Fact-Checking & Verification
Bookings Completed 1
Usually Responds Within an hour
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Clémence Desjardins
Clémence Desjardins

Clémence Desjardins

Paris, France
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Clémence Desjardins is a French freelance journalist based in Paris, specializing in culture, politics, gender, and social issues across France and Europe. Her work focuses on thoughtful, human-centered stories for independent magazines, digital media platforms, and editorial projects across France ...
Languages
English French Spanish
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Documentaries Feature Stories
+4
Topics
Politics & Government Environment & Climate Gender & LGBTQ+
+1
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Paul Ejime
Paul Ejime

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.
Languages
French
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+5
Topics
Politics & Government International Affairs Conflict & Security
+7
Usually Responds Within a day
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Jason Florio
Jason Florio

Jason Florio

Banjul, Gambia
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Jason Florio ( UK/USA) is a photojournalist and filmmaker based in Banjul, Gambia. 
His work is focused  towards under-reported stories about people living on the margins of society and human rights. He has lived and worked on and off in The Gambia over the past 20 years creating bodies of work ...
Languages
English
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries Photography
+3
Topics
Politics & Government Services & Production Social Issues & Demographics
+5
Usually Responds Within a few hours
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Katarina Höije
Katarina Höije

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 ...
Bookings Completed 27
Booking Success Rate 100%
Usually Responds Within a week
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Nusaiba Ibrahim
Nusaiba Ibrahim

Nusaiba Ibrahim

Kano, Nigeria
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Nusaiba Ibrahim is a freelance journalist and researcher based in Kano Nigeria. She is also a professional brand manager, a highly decorated content writer and copy editor.
Languages
English Hausa
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
+1
Topics
Politics & Government International Affairs Technology
+6
Bookings Completed 1
Usually Responds Within a month
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Isaac Kaledzi
Isaac Kaledzi

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.
Languages
Akan English Ewe
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+17
Topics
Business & Economy Finance & Markets Politics & Government
+17
Bookings Completed 8
Booking Success Rate 100%
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Sallu Kamuskay
Sallu Kamuskay

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, ...
Languages
Afrikaans
Services
Documentaries Fact Checking
Topics
Social Issues & Demographics Fact-Checking & Verification
Usually Responds Within a few weeks
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Francis Kokutse
Francis Kokutse

Francis Kokutse

Accra, Ghana
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Francis Kokutse is a journalist based in Accra, Ghana.
Languages
English
Services
Risk Analysis Research Photography
+2
Topics
Politics & Government Services & Production Fact-Checking & Verification
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Ruth Maclean
Ruth Maclean

Ruth Maclean

Dakar, Senegal
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I am the Guardian's West Africa correspondent, based in Dakar. Previously I was The Times's correspondent in South Africa and Mexico. I can make audio and video for broadcast or the web to a very high standard. I also shoot my own photographs. I have an extensive knowledge of the region and good ...
Languages
English Spanish
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+14
Topics
Fact-Checking & Verification
Bookings Completed 5
Usually Responds Within a day
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Kent Mensah
Kent Mensah

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 ...
Languages
Akan English
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop News Gathering
+6
Topics
Business & Economy Politics & Government International Affairs
+8
Bookings Completed 7
Booking Success Rate 100%
Usually Responds Within a day
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Wale Odunsi
Wale Odunsi

Wale Odunsi

Dallas, United States of America
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I am an editor and a journalist; 13 years' experience. In addition, advisory services in advertising, media planning, public relations, and research. Skilled in analysis, crisis management, content syndication, fact-checking, and press releases.
Languages
English
Services
Journalism
Topics
Politics & Government International Affairs Services & Production
+5
Bookings Completed 1
Usually Responds Within a few days
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Lara Reffat
Lara Reffat

Lara Reffat

Cairo, Egypt
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Lara Reffat is a journalist based in Cairo, Egypt. She is currently co-coordinator at Africans Rising, specifically for their feminist taskforce. 
 
Lara was previously awarded a fellowship with African Arguments as a freelance journalist. Her work has also been featured in Courrier International, ...
Languages
English Arabic
Services
Content Writing
Topics
Technology Sports Science & Medicine
+4
Usually Responds Within an hour
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Salvatore Riela
Salvatore Riela

Salvatore Riela

Rome, Italy
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Salvatore Riela is a journalist based in Italy. He spends his time developing an understanding of the dynamics that shape international relations, paying close attention to the geopolitical and economic factors underlying contemporary conflicts. He began writing articles for small local newspapers, ...
Languages
Italian English Spanish
Services
Feature Stories
Topics
Entertainment & Celebrity
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Georges Ibrahim Tounkara
Georges Ibrahim Tounkara

Georges Ibrahim Tounkara

Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
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Georges Ibrahim Tounkara is a journalist based in Abidjan, Région des lagunes, Côte d'Ivoire. He worked for Deutsche Welle during 6 years in Germany. He worked also for Radio Côte d'ivoire. Freelance now. He speak well french and spanish, little english und german
Languages
English French Spanish
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop Live Reporting
+1
Topics
Politics & Government Sports Conflict & Security
+3
Bookings Completed 43
Booking Success Rate 100%
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Michael Wandati
Michael Wandati

Michael Wandati

Nairobi, Kenya
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Michael Wandati is an accomplished journalist, editor, and media strategist with a keen focus on breaking news, political affairs, and human interest reporting. Michael is dedicated to producing accurate, impactful journalism that informs public debate and reflects the highest standards of ...
Languages
Swahili English
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+6
Topics
Business & Economy Finance & Markets Politics & Government
+16
Usually Responds Within a few hours
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Joseph Wemakor
Joseph Wemakor

Joseph Wemakor

Accra, Ghana
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Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a prominent Ghanaian figure and a passionate advocate for human rights, dedicated to empowering women, girls, children, and minority groups.



As the founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Dr. Wemakor leads a vibrant media advocacy and human rights ...
Languages
English Ewe Twi
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries News Gathering
+9
Topics
Politics & Government International Affairs Services & Production
+5
Usually Responds Within a few months
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