Africa won big at the 2023 Global Shining Light Awards! Viewfinder's story on the lack of police accountability in South Africa clinched a joint top prize in the small/medium outlets category, while BBC Africa Eye's investigation into bandit warlords earned a joint win in the large outlets category. The winners were picked from a record 419 applications from 84 countries.
------------------------------------------------- Online Research Guide with Henk van Ess
This seven-chapter guide by online research expert Henk van Ess offers reporters step-by-step tips on how to do investigations on social media.
The Gambia Press Union National Journalism Awards
Open to all Gambian journalists working for local and international media, these awards have 18 categories, including investigative reporting. Submit by Nov. 9.
Global Media Competition on Labour Migration
African journalists can submit their stories to this ILO contest recognizing examplary reporting on labour migration and fair recruitment. Deadline: Oct. 31.
STORIES OF THE MONTH
------------------------------------------------ Gabon: Sexual Predators on the Pitch
For BBC Africa Eye, Khadidiatou Cissé travelled to Gabon to investigate one of the biggest sexual abuse scandals in football history, involving the abuse of minors.
Kenya: Unmasking Dodgy Title Deals
In the first two episodes of this five-part series, Africa Uncensored's Joy Kirigia investigates dodgy land dealings by the same public officers that should stop them.
