Europe

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) will send eight European journalists on a reporting trip to investigate China’s influence in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. During the three-day reporting and fact-finding tour, the group will meet with government officials, local media, and civil society counterparts to gain a better understanding of the Africa–China relationship.

In recent years, Eastern European countries have been overrun with propaganda and disinformation, resulting in a decline of public trust in the media. As the misinformation crisis expands rapidly across borders, it’s more important than ever for journalists of different backgrounds to come together to find solutions.

“Hands Across the Water: An Opportunity for U.K. Journalists to Report on the U.S. Presidential Election and Political System” is a reporting tour for ten journalists selected from the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. The participants had an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. electoral process, current issues and candidates through meetings, site visits and public and political events as well as reporting opportunities.