App promotes safety of investigative journalists
Investigative journalist Jorge Luis Sierra has developed an app that helps to protect journalists in the field.
German journalist lifts the lid on predatory science
Predatory journals endanger the credibility of science, the African Investigative Journalism Conference has been told, and journalists should investigate the issue.
Exposé prompts cough syrup ban in Nigeria
The groundbreaking documentary exposing cough syrup addiction plaguing Nigeria reveals greater structural issues in the country
Collaborations key to creating safe spaces for journalists
Unpacking the largest-ever West African journalism collaboration. (more…)
Muckrakers’ collection launched at AIJC
A book launch that ended day one of the African Investigative Journalism Conference brought together some of the major contributors to a new collection of investigative articles. (more…)
Philippines president’s war on drugs is a war on the people
Lifting the lid on extrajudicial killings of thousands by the police. (more…)
Are journalists under targeted surveillance?
As our digital footprint grows , digital security is vital in protecting online identities and the work of journalists. (more…)
Reporter exposes 30 years of child abuse by pastor
Pastor claims to help those in need but actually takes advantage of them.
Softer approach to land and migration reporting needed
Migration and accessibility to land are more than just about numbers. (more…)
The ethics of reporting on child abuse in war zones
An investigation into sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers sparks a discussion about practicing ethical journalism. (more…)
#GuptaLeaks sets the tone for collaborative journalism
The #GuptaLeaks story was driven through an unprecedented collaborative journalism effort. (more…)
New data tools simplify environmental journalism
The tools make information more accessible to affected communities. (more…)
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