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ICFJ and Wikimedia Foundation Seek Applications for Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards in Africa

Applications for the Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards (OTKJA) are now open. Presented by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, the Open the Knowledge Awards recognize African journalists whose reporting helps close knowledge gaps about Africa on Wikipedia.

Nominate an Outstanding Journalist for the 2026 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at our Awards Dinner. We are now seeking nominees whose pioneering coverage or media innovations have made an impact on the lives of people in their countries or regions. Candidates can be reporters, editors, technologists or citizen journalists from countries where they face major challenges doing their work. Those who meet the award’s criteria may nominate themselves. The extended deadline is Feb. 15.

ICFJ Elliott Award: Linda Ngari, "More Often Than Not, There's a Foreign Influence in Issues Faced Locally"

Linda Ngari is a freelance journalist from Kenya who covers gender rights, mis- and disinformation and climate change.

ICFJ+ Launches the Plus Hub: Shared Services for More Resilient News Ecosystems

ICFJ+, the civic tech and media venture operated by Code for Africa (CfA), the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and PROTO, is launching the Plus Hub. The initiative gives information and news providers access to shared, enterprise-level services and technical support they can’t ever afford on their own. Our goal is to provide critical infrastructure for civic intelligence — information that helps people make sense of the world and act constructively to shape it. 

Philip Obaji Jr. Accepts 2025 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

Philip Obaji Jr. is one of the foremost journalist reporting for international audiences on massacres, rape, torture and other abuses at the hands of Russian paramilitaries in Central and West Africa. Obaji, who is the winner of the 2025 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 13 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, at the ICFJ Awards Dinner 2025.

César Batiz Accepts 2025 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

A Venezuelan journalist in exile, César Batiz is the innovative co-founder of El Pitazo, which continues to deliver news in the face of state censorship. Batiz, who is the winner of the 2025 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, delivered the following remarks on Nov. 13 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, at the ICFJ Awards Dinner 2025.

ICFJ Welcomes David Merritt of Bloomberg to Its Board

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) this week announced that David Merritt, the head of media editorial at Bloomberg, has joined its Board of Directors.

U.S. Ethnic and Indigenous Media Play Critical Role in Countering Disinformation, New ICFJ Study Finds

While political disinformation is surging across the United States, one part of the news media is proving especially resilient in stopping the spread of false information – ethnic and Indigenous newsrooms, according to a new study by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ).

ICFJ+ and Project C to Map Standout News Creators Worldwide

There are a lot of talented news creators out there doing compelling journalistic work. But finding them can be hard. That’s why ICFJ+ and Project C are teaming up to launch regional lists of news creators to watch across the globe. The goal is simple: surface and elevate news creators who are building deep relationships with loyal audiences across newsletters, video, podcasts, social media, and more.

Journalists to Investigate Education, Evictions & More With Support from ICFJ and News Corp

Four early-career journalists supported by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will report on education, high school sports, eviction trends, and immigration enforcement. This financial support and mentorship are made possible by an ICFJ program supported by News Corp. It is designed to support early-career journalists around the world through training and reporting grants.