DRC: Taking The Conflict Out of Congo’s Tin
By Fiona Lloyd-Davies, for the Pulitzer Center, 13 May 2013 — At the top of a mountain, deep in the rock face, men are mining for cassiterite with the most […]
Tag Archives: Africa
China in Africa – call for story proposals
China is the world’s second largest economy, and its leading exporter in goods. It is also Africa’s single most influential global trading partner, increasing from $10 billion (1990) to $200 billion (2012). […]
Investigating illicit trafficking in Africa
CALL FOR STORY PROPOSALS: Trafficking in illicit goods, a term used by INTERPOL to describe all types of systemic illicit trade and financing, includes counterfeiting (trademark infringements), piracy (copyright infringements), smuggling, tax evasion and […]
Investigating the ‘War on Terror’ programme in Africa
CALL FOR STORY PROPOSALS: The ‘War on Terror’ (WoT) programme purports to sniff out, hunt and neutralise perpetrators of armed non-governmental attacks in countries such as Nigeria, Mali, Kenya and Somalia. Among known movements […]
Regulating the UK media sends the wrong signal to Africa
As outsiders, we have always admired the level of freedom British journalists enjoy while carrying out their work and admired the quality of journalism that follows. What’s more, African journalists […]
Mali rebels call for ICC investigation
Malian Tuareg rebels on Tuesday called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) [official website] to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Malian government forces during the recent conflict.
Scientists in Benin unveil enhanced malaria test
Researchers in Benin say they have developed an improved method for detecting malaria parasites in mosquito vectors that could help yield better estimates of malaria transmission intensity in different settings. […]
VACANCY: Commissioning Editor
The Forum for African Investigative Reporters (FAIR) is seeking a Commissioning Editor. You will: Oversee a pan-African programme of investigative journalism projects funded by SIDA; Liaise with other professional media […]
Small Grants for African Investigative Journalists [EN/FR/PO]
SMALL GRANT FINALISTS 2013 Stanley Kwenda Zimbabwe Rosemary Nwaebuni Nigeria Sarah Mawarere Uganda Eudias […]
