Promoting Freedom of Expression, Media Development and Good Governance in West Africa
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"Given the multiple crises we are living through, investigative journalism is all the more important." - Ariana Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post.
As the demand for critical, fact-based, and credible reporting grows, investment in the next generation of investigative journalists is needed now more than ever.
This is why we are empowering early-career journalists to sustain and advance the practice of investigative journalism in Ghana and West Africa.
Below are two more testimonials from our 7th NGIJ cohort.
@dw_akademie #NGIJ #NGIJAt5 #NGIJ7thcohort
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#Mali 🇲🇱 @TheMFWA expresses concerns over the suspension of Saudi-owned television channel Al Arabiya by Mali's media regulator.
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#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫 @TheMFWA calls on Burkinabè authorities to publicly disclose the legal grounds for the arrest of Imam Dr Mohamed Ishaq Kindo after he publicly criticised a draft law on religious freedoms.
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"Given the multiple crises we are living through, investigative journalism is all the more important." - Ariana Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post.
As the demand for critical, fact-based, and credible reporting grows, investment in the next generation of investigative journalists is needed now more than ever.
This is why we are empowering early-career journalists to sustain and advance the practice of investigative journalism in Ghana and West Africa.
Below are two more testimonials from our 7th NGIJ cohort.
@dw_akademie #NGIJ #NGIJAt5 #NGIJ7thcohort
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Thank you @TheMFWA for this wonderful opportunity. We continue to serve in the interest of all well meaning Ghanaians.
This is one I highly cherish❤️
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Every Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) Fellowship journey is unique, but the impact is always transformative and permanent.
Today, we spotlight two more Fellows from our 7th Cohort as they reflect on how the fellowship has instilled in them the discipline of ethical reporting, fact-checking, and critical research-based journalism.
The fellowship was implemented with funding support from @dw_akademie
Here's what our fellows have to share:
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For the past five years, we have empowered young journalists with the skills, knowledge, and mentorship needed to excel in public interest reporting and investigative journalism.
The impact of the Next Generation Investigative Journalism (NGIJ) Fellowship is best told by those who have experienced it.
Now, hear directly from our Fellows from the 7th cohort.
#NGIJAt5 #NGIJ @dw_akademie
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On May 28, 2026, we held a brainstorming session as part of efforts to develop a Model Safety Policy for news media organisations in Ghana. The session was informed by our comprehensive study on existing safety policies, mechanisms and practices in Ghanaian news media organisations.
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