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Journalist Hunt offers a comprehensive database of journalists who focus on covering East Africa. Connect with thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists, editors and other media professionals who write about East Africa-related topics. Filter journalists by location, coverage topics, and journalist type to find the perfect match for your business. Start your search today with Journalist Hunt for free or unlock advanced filtering options by subscribing.
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Ellen Mitchell
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Defense Reporter, The Hill
Defense reporter for @thehill. Previously @POLITICOPro, @InsideDefense & @ALcomMobile. Can probably find me @ Capitol or Pentagon drinking a carton of milk.
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PJ Tobia
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Senior Field Producer, NBC News
Senior Field Producer, NBC News NOW. Formerly VICE News Tonight (HBO), PBS NewsHour, Foreign Affairs & Defense. Chaos west of the Rockies. RT's = Blood Oaths.
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Jeff Seldin
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National Security Correspondent, Voice of America (VOA)
National Security Correspondent @VOANews Ex @WTOP/@FederalNewsNet, @SyracuseU @NewhouseSU (RTs ≠ endorsement) Email: jseldin@voanews.com / DM for Signal
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Eric Randolph
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Acting East Africa Dep Bureau Chief, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Acting East Africa Dep Bureau Chief @AFP Previous: Iran, Turkey, France, Culture Editor
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Sofie Cacoyannis
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Cyprus Reporter, Forces News
Cyprus Reporter: @ForcesNews 🎥📱 . Insta: @sofie_forcesnews TikTok: @sofiecacs Email: sofie.cacoyannis@bfbs.com 📩.
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Carlos Mureithi
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East Africa Correspondent, The Guardian
East Africa correspondent @guardian | carlos.mureithi@theguardian.com
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David Roza
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United States Air Force and Space Force Reporter, Air & Space Forces Magazine
USAF, USSF reporter @ASForcesMag, (formerly @Taskandpurpose). He/him DRoza_CTR@afa.org/davidroza@protonmail.com/Signal: DavidRoza.19
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Nita Bhalla
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East Africa Correspondent, Context
East Africa Correspondent for @TRF’s @ContextNewsroom. 🏴🇮🇳Covering tech & society, inclusive economies, climate. nita.bhalla@tr.com +254798188824
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Snehesh Alex Philip
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Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor, ThePrint
Defence & Foreign Affairs @ThePrintIndia Earlier: Also, Pak Correspondent for PTI in Islamabad. IVLP fellow. Tweets are personal. Snehesh.philip@theprint.in
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Tanya Willmer
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Bureau Chief for East Africa/Indian Ocean, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
International news agency AFP's bureau chief for East Africa, based in Nairobi
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Kent Harris
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Reporter and Editor, Stars and Stripes
Kent Harris wears many hats at Stars and Stripes, including reporter/photographer, web editor and overseas sports editor. He's been a Striper since early 1997.
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Find journalists who write about East Africa
Journalist Hunt offers a comprehensive database of journalists who focus on covering East Africa. Connect with thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists, editors and other media professionals who write about East Africa-related topics. Filter journalists by location, coverage topics, and journalist type to find the perfect match for your business. Start your search today with Journalist Hunt for free or unlock advanced filtering options by subscribing.
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How do I find journalists covering East Africa?
Use filters such as industry, country, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search to reporters, editors, or contributors who specialize in East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East 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.