Journalists Who Cover Youth Innovation

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.

Festus Conteh

Goderich, Sierra Leone

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Festus Conteh is a Sierra Leonean journalist, writer, editor, and documentary storyteller whose work focuses on development, governance, human rights, environmental issues, and the lived experiences of underserved communities. Through compelling storytelling and in-depth reporting, he seeks to ...

Ahmed Fathi

New York, United States of America

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Ahmed Fathi is a United Nations Correspondent, Global Affairs Analyst, and Managing Editor of American Television News (ATN). With decades of experience reporting from major world capitals and conflict zones, he provides sharp, nuanced coverage of international diplomacy, U.N. affairs, and global ...

Damian Gowela

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Damian Gowela is a Tanzanian journalist based in Dar es Salaam. Working as a bilingual journalist for Tanzania Standard Newspapers [TSN] in English at Dailynews and Sundaynews and Kiswahili at HabariLeo.

Lucinda Jordaan

Cape Town, South Africa

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Lucinda Jordaan is a professional freelance journalist, researcher and Copy Editor based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa,with extensive experience on all publishing platforms and within a variety of genres and specialities.

Omolemo Kale

Rockville, United States of America

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I am a reporter, sports analyst, multimedia journalist, and a writer based in Gaithersburg Maryland U.S.A. I have been an intern at the Voice of America for 8 months exercising every element of journalism on radio and television. From international news to american news, I got to be a part of ...

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, ...

Samindra Kunti

Leuven, Belgium

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Football and investigative journalist based in Leuven, Belgium. Focus on FIFA, the gambling industry and labour rights in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Contributor to Josimar, Forbes, World Soccer and BBC. Author of 'Brazil 1970 - How The Greatest Team Of All Time Won The World Cup', shortlisted for ...

Kizito Makoye

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Kizito Makoye Shigela is a seasoned journalist, researcher and fixer based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania, renowned globally for his solid track record to his craft. His passion for environmental issues has driven him to shed light on pressing ecological concerns worldwide. Makoye’s work has left an ...

Debasis Mohapatra

Bengaluru, India

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Debasis Mohapatra is a journalist based in Bengaluru, India. He works as a freelance journalist for Zenger News. (****)

Mary Mundeya

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Mary Mundeya is a journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Kudzanai Musengi

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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I am a multi-media freelance journalist working mainly from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with over 18 years’ experience in print and radio journalism. 
I initially pursued a career in teaching, but after an increasing interest in journalism in the
intervening years, I went back to college and graduated ...

William Muthama

Nairobi, Kenya

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William Muthama is a Kenya-based journalist with experience covering entertainment, sports, politics, current affairs, and climate-related issues. He currently works as a digital journalist where he produces timely and engaging stories for online audiences.

William has experience in breaking news, ...

Lovejoy Sebastian Mutongwiza

Harare, Zimbabwe

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Lovejoy Sebastian Mutongwiza is an award-winning photojournalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. (****)

Henry Neondo

Nairobi, Kenya

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HENRY NEONDO is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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 ...

Yeshiel Panchia

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Yeshiel Panchia is a journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mboh Promise

Bamenda, Cameroon

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Mboh Promise is a young journalist and development communicator with over 5 years of experience in print and online media. Based in Bamenda, Cameroon, he specializes in reporting on human rights, disability, environment, health, and politics, with a focus on the Anglophone armed conflict in ...

Ajay Kumar Shukla

Secunderabad, India

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Ajay Kumar Shukla is a journalist.

Vivek Singh

New Delhi, India

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Vivek Singh is a journalist, photographer and filmmaker based in New Delhi, India. 
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List of clients include, The Wall Street Journal, California Sunday Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, Fortune Magazine US, Los Angeles Times, Al Jazeera, Buzzfeed News (US), Der Spiegel, The New York ...

Javira Ssebwami

Kampala, Uganda

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Javira Ssebwami is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda. He is an online journalist in Uganda currently working with PML Daily as a field reporter and Editor. ******

Danielle Stescki

Washington, United States of America

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Award-winning producer with strong skills in social media, videography and non-linear editing. Experience in studio and field productions.

Over 7 years of experience as producer, writer, videographer, non-linear editor and director.
Familiar with web development.