Find journalists who write about Africa
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Chris Orwig
Verified
Photographer and Author, Freelance
Photographer, Author, Faculty at Brooks Institute
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Jamal Osman
Verified
Africa Correspondent, Channel 4 News
Multi award-winning African journalist & filmmaker. Join me on Substack: jamalosman.substack.com/
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Sumitra Nydoo
Verified
Freelance Correspondent, Business News, CGTN Africa
Journalist / TV and Radio Presenter/ Business News Correspondent CGTN Africa/ Owner: Inspire Media/ Founder: JK Learning Foundation
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Makana Kennedy Ndyamuhaki
Verified
Freelance Contributor and Photographer, Freelance
Journalist | Political & Human Rights Activist | Comms @aym4cop | Peace and Security @youngo_unfccc | Dr. Kizza Besigye Grandson🧔 | Prisoner 3152/24 |
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Shoshana Kedem
Verified
Head of Digital, African Business
Head of Digital @AfricanBizMag. Previous posts in Germany, the UAE & Yemen @Ruptly @PA @UNDP
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Michelle Madsen
Verified
Freelance Writer, Freelance
Freelance journalist investigating dodgy finances, policy twisting and corruption in Africa, the UK and beyond. Re-tweets not necessarily endorsements
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Michael Karanja
Verified
New Media Planner, CGTN
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Rahat Mustafa
Verified
SEO specialist, BBC
Senior journalist with BBC Africa Digital. Passionate about Africa. The views expressed are my own and not those of the BBC.
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Ted Kitterman
Verified
Content Manager, Great Place To Work
Writer and editor covering the workplace, sometime Shakespeare actor and musician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists covering Africa?
Use filters such as industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to reporters, editors, or contributors who specialize in Africa. You’ll see profiles that match those criteria.Do you offer contact emails for these journalists?
Yes. Verified contact details (e.g. emails, LinkedIn, X) become available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact info is redacted.Can I filter Africa journalists by location or publication?
Absolutely. You can target by country, city/state, or specific outlets to focus your outreach where it matters.What information does each Africa journalist profile include?
Each profile contains journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet, location, and recent articles to help you understand their coverage focus.Can I export journalists covering Africa for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of profiles into CSV or XLSX files, ready for outreach workflows or PR tools.How often are journalist profiles for Africa updated?
The database is refreshed regularly to keep beats, roles, outlets, and contact details up to date.Why focus on journalists by specific beat?
Targeting by beat ensures your pitch lands with journalists already covering the topic, making your outreach more relevant and increasing the chance of coverage.Can I subscribe just to get a list of Africa journalists for one project?
Yes. You may subscribe for a short term to export lists for a specific campaign and cancel afterward if you like.Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. You’re free to cancel or change your plan at any time. You’ll retain full access until your billing period ends.