Neusa E Silva

International Correspondent | Fixer | Europe & Africa Specialist

International journalist with 14 years of experience producing high‑impact reporting for global audiences, with a particular focus on Europe (based in Portugal) and Africa. I also offer fixer services for foreign news crews, providing logistics, local contacts, and source access in Portugal. My approach combines investigative rigour with an extensive network of high‑level contacts, resulting in exclusive, multi‑platform work.

Highlights of my experience:

High‑impact global investigation: I was the lead investigator for the Angola chapter of the international collaborative investigation 'Burning Skies' (Oxpeckers), which exposed the environmental practices of oil and gas companies worldwide.
International reach reporting: Author of the investigative article 'Why Africa bleeds diamond revenues', a landmark piece that was translated and republished in more than ten languages by Deutsche Welle (DW), sparking a global debate on the topic.
Exclusive access to leaders: Through my extensive network of contacts, I secured exclusive interviews with three African presidents.

Proven contact network: I maintain my own contact database in Portugal and Europe, including diplomats, government officials, security and migration experts, as well as tourism stakeholders.

Specialised coverage areas

Migration, asylum, and European borders
Geopolitics, disinformation, and global tensions
Climate change and energy transition
Illicit financial flows and economic crime
Tourism (economic impacts, sustainability, emerging markets, EU policies)
Fixer services in Portugal