African Union media fellowship opens for applications

DEADLINE: JULY 23, 2023 —The African Union Media Fellowship for 2023-2024 seeks African media professionals passionate about promoting development-focused stories with emerging technologies.

The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union (AU) launched the AU Media Fellowship as a transformative platform to shape the African story and create a more accurate representation of Africa’s progress and opportunities.

Fellows will receive certified training from renowned partners and media training institutions, grants that support the creation of in-depth stories and e-books, exclusive masterclasses with industry professionals, and support from experienced mentors and institutions.

The deadline for applications is July 23, 2023.

APPLY HERE

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