Global Investigative Journalism Network

In 2020, veteran journalist Christian Locka launched?The Museba Project?as part of the?MUSEBA Journalism Project?— a nonprofit media organization that promotes investigative journalism in Central Africa and the Great Lakes, bringing together freelance journalists from the region. Since its inception, the Cameroon-based journalism collective has had a double mission: 1?? first to train journalists, and 2?? then to encourage them to work together. Get to know this powerhouse GIJN member: https://lnkd.in/d42udySu ?? Illustration by: Roy Blumenthal #AfricaFocusWeek

?? GIJN and Malaysiakini are excited to announce that registration for the Global Investigative Journalism Conference (#GIJC25) from Nov. 20-24, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur is now open! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/essemUiS

?? NEW! This #AfricaFocusWeek story is also part of GIJN’s ongoing interview series with leading investigative journalists, "10 Questions With." Here, GIJN Africa's Benon Herbert Oluka talks to Golden Matonga, investigations director at PIJ Malawi Investigative Platform, about his career uncovering corruption: https://lnkd.in/duEf_Zyd

?? The next Global Investigative Journalism Conference (#GIJC25) is scheduled for November 20–24, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. ?? It will feature over 150 state-of-the-art expert panels, cutting-edge workshops, and the best networking in the business. ?? Although we are a year away, there's already lots of ways for you to get excited — and contribute to — the big event...

Cross-border investigations are trending all over the world. As part of GIJN's #AfricaFocusWeek, Patrick Egwu and Ekpali Saint, talked to organizations promoting reporting partnerships in Africa about their experiences and challenges. Full story: https://lnkd.in/dgYwDTa2

?? Our first story from #AfricaFocusWeek throws the spotlight on GIJN's Africa-based members — from Gambia to Tunisia, Zimbabwe to Mozambique. We spoke to newsroom leaders, editors, and reporters from our African member organizations in order to understand what distinguishes investigative journalism on the continent, the challenges they face and more. ?? Full Story: https://lnkd.in/dr3XYx86 ?? Illustrations by Roy Blumenthal. -- ?? We will be publishing stories from the region throughout the week that share the realities of reporters across the continent, digging into the investigations that matter, and overcoming challenges such as repressive governments, limited funding, travel restrictions, and more. Find them all on our website: https://lnkd.in/eQv6Ria8

During Thomson Reuters Foundation's 2024 Trust Conference, Sevgil Musaieva, Chief Editor of Ukrainska Pravda, shared the challenges of reporting during war and the dilemma facing journalists who want to save their country. GIJN shares the key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/ev_Mi3fu

Journalism #Tips, #Tools and #Opportunities: ?? GIJN on the Go Catch?Laura Dixon?at the?Centre for Investigative Journalism Logan Symposium?in London. More: https://gijn.org/events/ -- ?? GIJN Webinars 1. German speakers! GIJN Deutsch will host a webinar on?investigating right-wing networks?on Dec. 5. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ejF2_paX 2. As an extension of our #AfricaFocusWeek series (coming up Nov. 18-22), GIJN is excited to bring you?this webinar?in which African journalists who have done impactful collaborative investigations discuss how to connect the dots between Africa and your next watchdog story. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eVtN6HsP -- ?? The ‘Information Laundromat’ Tool Craig Silverman explores one of the newest open source website analysis tools, developed by the Alliance For Securing Democracy. More: https://lnkd.in/dUU2Cn7a -- ?? Rainforest Investigations Network Fellowship (Pulitzer Center) Interested in dedicating a whole year to investigating deforestation in the world’s three main tropical rainforest regions? Apply by Dec. 31. More: https://lnkd.in/eKecaZXF -- ?? Grants for?AI Reporting Tarbell.org is offering grants up to $15,000 for journalists globally to investigate AI impacts, industry practices, and policy influences. More: https://lnkd.in/etPcMRHY -- ???? European Press Prize Journalists from all 46 countries of the Council of Europe, Belarus and Russia, are invited to present their best work from the past year. Deadline: Dec. 14. More: https://lnkd.in/drhuYW7 -- ?? Full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/en77wxeK

Collaborative investigative journalism is growing in importance as a mutually beneficial tool for reporters and newsrooms keen to tell stories in or about Africa. As an extension of our #AfricaFocus Week series (Nov. 18-22), GIJN is excited to bring you our next webinar, in which African journalists who have done impactful collaborative investigations will discuss how to connect the dots between Africa and your next watchdog story. On Nov. 26, join panelists Grace Ekpu, Cynthia Gichiri, Ngeunga Madeleine, and Micah Reddy for this discussion moderated by Dinesh Balliah. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQ63Tqi9

?? Next week, GIJN is publishing a series of stories highlighting what's happening in investigative journalism across Africa. ?? #AfricaFocusWeek — our second regional spotlight series — will celebrate the achievements of our members and others reporting from the region. ??? From November 18-22, we will publish pieces that share the realities of reporters across the continent, digging into the investigations that matter, and overcoming challenges such as repressive governments, limited funding, travel restrictions, and more. ? Follow GIJN on socials, and check our homepage for daily stories published in English, French, and Arabic. ?? Illustration: Roy Blumenthal for GIJN.