Applications are now open for the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (AEMF) 2025–2026 in Ghana. This prestigious six-month programme equips journalists with advanced skills to cover Africa’s extractive industries, including mining, oil, gas, climate change, and the transition to green minerals.
About the Fellowship
The AEMF is an intensive journalism training initiative designed to strengthen reporting on Africa’s natural resource sectors. Participants benefit from:
- Expert-led training sessions on extractives, climate, and sustainability
- One-to-one mentorship from leading professionals in media and industry
- Field reporting opportunities to gain practical experience
- Networking platforms with government, civil society, and industry stakeholders
The fellowship is coordinated by NewsWire Africa in partnership with top organisations committed to transparency, sustainability, and good governance.
Also Apply For: Commonwealth Foundation 2025/2026 Grants for Civil Society Up to £60,000
Who Can Apply
The fellowship targets early to mid-career journalists based in Ghana who are passionate about reporting on extractives, climate change, energy transition, or sustainable development.
Applicants may work in print, broadcast, digital, or multimedia platforms. Women journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why You Should Apply
- Gain exclusive training from global experts
- Access mentorship and career-building support
- Join a pioneering network of African extractives reporters
- Publish impactful stories that influence policy and shape Africa’s future
Fellowship Duration
The programme runs from October 2025 to April 2026 with fully in-person sessions held in Accra, Ghana.
How to Apply
Interested journalists can apply online through the fellowship portal:
www.newswireafrica.site
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 23:59 GMT
