Africa-China Relations Training Workshop for Journalists in Anglophone West Africa
MFWA and Wits Centre for Journalism are offering a fully funded three-day workshop on critical, public-interest coverage of Africa-China trade, investment and political relations.
- Host
- Media Foundation for West Africa / Wits Centre for Journalism
- Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026
- Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Support
- Return economy flight, accommodation, meals and local transport; reporting grants available, with three participants potentially supported to attend AIJC 2026
- Location
- See official call page
- Discipline
- Communications, Media and Journalism
- Region
- Ghana / Nigeria / Sierra Leone / Liberia / The Gambia
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The workshop combines subject knowledge and reporting techniques so journalists can examine Africa-China relations with depth, evidence and perspectives grounded in African realities.
Who can apply
Applicants must be working journalists in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia or The Gambia, cover a relevant beat, be available for the Accra training and secure editorial permission.
What it supports
- Trade, investment, development finance and infrastructure.
- Natural resources, technology, labour, governance and international affairs.
- Critical reporting, story development and public-interest journalism.
Fees, funding, or support
- The organisers cover return flights, accommodation, meals and local transport.
- Participants may compete for reporting grants after the workshop.
- Three high-performing journalists may receive fully funded participation at the Africa Investigative Journalism Conference in Kenya.
Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026
Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Complete the application form linked from the official MFWA call by 30 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Media Foundation for West Africa and Wits Centre for Journalism invite Anglophone West African journalists to a fully funded workshop in Accra. Participants will strengthen their understanding of Africa-China relations, develop in-depth stories and may access reporting grants and further conference support.
Eligibility
Applicants must be working journalists in Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia or The Gambia, cover a relevant beat, be available for the Accra training and secure editorial permission.
Fees, funding or participation support
The organisers cover return flights, accommodation, meals and local transport.
Participants may compete for reporting grants after the workshop.
Three high-performing journalists may receive fully funded participation at the Africa Investigative Journalism Conference in Kenya.
Themes and supported activities
Trade, investment, development finance and infrastructure.
Natural resources, technology, labour, governance and international affairs.
Critical reporting, story development and public-interest journalism.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026: Applications close 30 July 2026; workshop takes place in Accra during September or October 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the application form linked from the official MFWA call by 30 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.