Call for journalists to attend African Union Summit
Date Posted: March 19th, 2012
Fahamu-Networks for Social Justice, through its Emerging Powers in Africa Initiative, is calling for journalists to apply to its African Union Summit journalist visit. From June 23 – June 30, 2012 the African Union is meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi, and Fahamu is choosing five applicants to attend the visit. The aim is to increase reporting and understanding of the African Union and its role in African and foreign politics.
Print, radio, broadcast and online journalists from Africa, India, China and Brazil are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be fluent in English and have a valid passport to travel to Malawi. Travel, accommodation and visa costs will be covered.
Application deadline is March 30, 2012.
You can download the application here: http://fahamu.org/AUJournalistscall.pdf
March 20th, 2012 at 9:40 am
This is wonderful,it clearly shows that Africa is heading for wonders in journalism.Kudos AUS
March 20th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
This is a wonderful opportunity for journalists from across the globe to interact, learn and share. I want to attend this once in a lifetime experience. Africa is clearly on the bandwagon to a greater media future!!!Amen!!!
March 21st, 2012 at 12:25 am
It is a wonderful to an organisation with the concern to increase reporting and understanding of AU issues. Keep up with the good work
March 21st, 2012 at 1:55 am
Mmmmm! Nice. This is thoughtful of the team that came up with this great idea. Journalists cannot report accurately and objectively when they are not knowledgeable in a topic. Please, organize many such trainings, to equip us with the information and skills we need to be professional journalists.
March 21st, 2012 at 5:29 am
Hello this is a excellence chance for African journalists. I have tried to download the PDF application but with little success, is there any problem …….
March 21st, 2012 at 6:14 am
Hi, this is very encouraging especially to us in the industry. But am failing to access the application form. the website you’ve posted is not accessible. P’s e, help.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:19 am
It is an opportunity for African journalists to have an important role in their issues.
March 23rd, 2012 at 7:53 am
Watch out! Africa is fast becoming the lighthouse of the world. Beautiful,timely and ooh!so necessary.Kudos African Union.