MFWA Training Workshop 2026 on Critical Coverage of Africa-China Trade, Investment & Political Relations for Journalists in Anglophone West Africa – YOA

Deadline: July 30, 2026

Applications are open for the MFWA Training Workshop 2026 on Critical Coverage of Africa-China Trade, Investment & Political Relations for Journalists in Anglophone West Africa. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with South Africa-based Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ), invites functions from journalists throughout Anglophone West Africa for a 3-day capability-constructing workshop on reporting critically on the a number of dimensions of Africa-China relations. Dubbed “Building Capacity to Cover a Complex Story – Africa and China relations”, the workshop is scheduled to happen in Accra, Ghana in the final quarter of 2026.

Africa has lengthy been a website of geopolitical competitors amongst world powers. China’s rising world affect and engagement throughout Africa has intensified debates round commerce, infrastructure, growth financing, pure sources, know-how, labour, governance, and worldwide cooperation. As world energy relations proceed to shift, journalists throughout Africa should be outfitted to critically study these developments and report on them with depth, nuance, and robust public curiosity views grounded in African realities.

The workshop, funded by the University of Witwatersrand, due to this fact goals at strengthening the capability of journalists to raised perceive Africa-China relations in an more and more multipolar world setting, and the implications of these developments for African communities and growth. It will provide each material information and journalism strategies in overlaying tales pertaining to Africa-China relations.

Costs

All prices associated to participation in the workshop will likely be coated by the organisers. These embrace:

• A return flight ticket (financial system class)
• Accommodation and Meals
• Local transportation

Story Grants

• Beyond the coaching, taking part journalists can have the OPPORTUNITY to apply for reporting grants to help the manufacturing and publication of in-depth tales on Africa-China relations and associated points. Three (3) excelling journalists may have a totally-funded alternative to take part in the Africa Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) scheduled for 10-12 November, 2026 in Kenya to talk to their tales.

Eligibility

Applications are invited from journalists who:

• Are based mostly in an Anglophone West African nation (ie: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia).
• Work in print, radio, tv, or digital media.
• Report on areas reminiscent of politics, financial system, enterprise, commerce, growth, surroundings, extractives, infrastructure, or worldwide affairs.
• Are out there in the final quarter of 2026 (September – October) and might safe a proper permission letter from their editor to take part totally in the coaching workshop in Accra.
• Can produce in-depth tales upon completion of the coaching.

Application

Interested candidates ought to fill the application type. Only shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted. The deadline for functions is July 30, 2026.

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