Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (Ghana, 2025-2026)
- Omran Aburayya
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
If you are a journalist in Ghana early to mid-career, passionate about how mining, oil & gas, green minerals, climate change, and sustainable development intersect, the Africa Extractives Media Fellowship (AEMF) is now accepting applications. The Fellowship offers a six-month immersive training programme (October 2025 – April 2026) to deepen skills in covering extractives, with mentorship, field reporting, and strong networking opportunities.
⛏️ Fellowship Summary
Location: Accra, Ghana (fully in-person)
Organizer: NewsWire Africa, in partnership with institutions committed to transparency, sustainability, and good governance
Training Type: Professional development / fellowship for journalists
Target Group: Early- to mid-career journalists based in Ghana; reporters working in print, broadcast, digital, or multimedia platforms; women especially encouraged to apply
Field(s) Focus: Extractive industries (mining, oil, gas), climate change, energy transition, green minerals, sustainable development, governance
Funding &;Coverage:
Expert-led training sessions
Mentorship from leaders in journalism, climate, extractives, and governance
Field reporting opportunities
Networking with stakeholders (government, industry, civil society)
Opportunity to publish impactful stories
(No stipend information published)
Duration: 6 months — October 2025 to April 2026
Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT, 30 September 2025
Fellowship Period: Begins October 2025, ends April 2026, fully in-person in Accra
🌐 Fellowship Overview
The AEMF is a six-month in-person fellowship in Accra, Ghana, intended to equip journalists with the tools and expertise to report credibly and deeply on extractive industries. Key components include:
Expert-led training sessions to build both technical and thematic reporting skills.
Mentorship from leaders in the extractives, journalism, climate, energy transition and governance sectors.
Field reporting allowing fellows to engage directly on the ground and produce stories or investigations that reflect real conditions.
Networking opportunities with stakeholders (government, industry, civil society) to deepen context, possibly access sources, and build credibility.
🎁 Benefits
Receive high-quality training from expert practitioners on extractive industries, energy transition, climate change, and sustainable development.
Mentorship support to improve reporting quality and reach.
Fieldwork and real reportage experience, which may lead to published pieces that can influence policy and awareness.
Build a professional network across government, industry, and civil society.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, you must:
Be a journalist based in Ghana, working in print, broadcast, digital, or multimedia media.
Be in the early- to mid-career stage.
Have a strong interest in extractives, climate change, energy transition, or sustainable development.
Be available for the full duration (October 2025 to April 2026) for in-person engagements in Accra.
Women are especially encouraged to apply.
✍🏻 Application Procedure
How to Apply: Submit your application via the NewsWire Africa fellowship portal.
Deadline: 23:59 GMT on 30 September 2025.
ℹ️ Inquiries: info@newswireafrica.org
💡 Additional Tips & Considerations
The fellowship is fully in-person in Accra; ensure you can attend throughout.
Strong reporting samples on environment, governance, or energy will strengthen your application.
Include concrete story ideas you could pursue during the fellowship.
Emphasize how the skills gained will have long-term impact on your journalism career and Africa’s extractives narrative.
