As a flagship initiative of the African Union Information and Communication Directorate (ICD), the continental organisation seeks to change the story telling patterns and techniques, by supporting African storytellers in shaping the continent’s narrative in line with Agenda 2063.

In collaboration with the European Union Delegation to the African Union, and the German organisation-the GIZ African Union Office, the final selection of African media practitioners to undergo well-designed training reflects consistent efforts to sustain a valuable style of presenting reports to the public. 

Over the 16-month programme, media fellows will collaborate across borders and receive structured mentorship and advanced professional development to deliver bold, solutions-driven journalism. They will also benefit from the guidance of distinguished media leaders, including Anita Eboigbe, Chief Operating Officer of Big Cabal Media; David Mukholi, Veteran Journalist and National Independence Medal Recipient; and Simmi Areff, Group Head of Audio and Video at Arena Holdings.

The Cohort 3.0 AU Media Fellows  are; Abdillah Kemba (Comoros), Anis Seif Eddine Belmili (Algeria), Ayele Addis Ambelu (Ethiopia), Bongekile Filana (South Africa), Cynthia Areh (Nigeria), Elvy Gotiene (Congo), Emmanuel Ibukun........

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