Also featuring revelations about misuse of college scholarships in Ghana, a televangelist’s troubling empire in Nigeria, and a dive into a US charity’s spending in Malawi.
African journalists who have worked on impactful cross-border investigations share lessons on uncovering illegal fishing, timber trafficking, and illicit money flows.
Data journalism in Africa has made a powerful impact, from holding leaders accountable to refuting myths around domestic violence. But the field faces formidable challenges.
In a GIJN webinar, a panel of experts identify useful tips to investigate multinational misconduct, natural resource exploitation, and impunity, giving insights into how to connect the dots between Africa and international investigative reporting.
These organizations are developing AI tools and resources that can be used to tackle misinformation, improve data reporting, and help with the storytelling process.
Nigerian investigative journalist Philip Obaji Jr. discusses the threats and challenges he has faced covering the Russian mercenary outfit, the Wagner Group.
Investigative journalism in Ethiopia — Africa’s second most populous country — currently faces a series of severe challenges.
Nonprofit organizations dedicated to offering grants in support of investigative journalism in Africa.
As well as playing an outsize role in exposing state capture and toppling South Africa’s former president, this newsroom is a champion for investigative journalism in the region.
