Application Deadline: April 4, 2026
The application process is now open for the 2026 edition of the Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship is jointly hosted by DUBAWA and the Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Disorder Analysis Centre (DAIDAC), two of Africa’s foremost platforms dedicated to in-depth research, verification of information, and fact-checking.
This fellowship offers more than just an opportunity—it positions you at the cutting edge of the battle against misinformation within West Africa. Spanning three months, the intensive program will provide you with advanced fact-checking techniques, practical experience using open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools, and personalized mentorship. The goal is to empower you to become a trusted source of truth and integrity in your community.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time journalists based in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, or The Gambia.
- Professionals engaged in fact-checking or investigative journalism who aspire to enhance their expertise.
- Previous Kwame Karikari Fellowship alumni with a strong interest in OSINT-based investigations.
- Outstanding writers passionate about uncovering and disseminating truthful information.
- Individuals motivated to expand their knowledge and skills within the fact-checking domain.
- Journalists able to commit the necessary time and dedication to fully participate in the fellowship activities.
- Applicants with the endorsement and support from their management to implement and publish fact-checks.
- Female journalists and those with disabilities (PWDs) are especially encouraged to apply to promote diversity and inclusion.
- Journalists with professional experience or interest in climate change and conflict reporting are also welcome.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on OSINT training: Engage in rigorous practical sessions led by experts from the DUBAWA and DAIDAC teams, mastering the latest open-source intelligence tools and fact verification methods.
- Impactful publication opportunities: Your fact-checked stories will be published both on your home media outlet and across DUBAWA’s platforms, increasing your influence and contribution towards combating misinformation.
- Strengthening newsroom capabilities: Receive support to help you establish or improve fact-checking desks within your newsroom, enhancing internal editorial verification processes.
- Access to a regional network: Become part of an expanding community of West African journalists dedicated to accuracy and truth, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Multi-channel visibility: Lead conversations on fact-checking across various media, including social media, radio, and television, while promoting media literacy among your audience.
For additional details and to submit your application, please Visit the Official Webpage of the Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship.
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