Africa

Jeanne van der Merwe is a freelance journalist, editor, and content specialist. Van der Merwe attended Stellenbosch University in South Africa, receiving a bachelor's in music and literature, and a...

Paul Botes is the picture editor of The Continent and an award-winning South African photographer, picture editor, and educator. He has worked across much of the continent, focusing on themes of...

Nick Hedley is a columnist, writer, and researcher focused on climate change and the energy transition. He’s the creator of The Progress Playbook, an outlet focused on the policies and initiatives...

Shoks Mnisi Mzolo is the data academy coordinator at The Outlier, the Media Hack Collective's outlet that focuses on visualizing key issues in Africa.

October 11, 2024

Shaun Smillie is a freelance journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kevine Omollo is the managing editor of the Lake Region Bulletin, a multimedia platform in Kenya.

Shamim Wasii Nyanda is a climate educator, humanitarian, environmental guardian, and activist.

Godwell Nhamo is a professor and Exxaro Chair in Climate and Sustainability Transitions at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He is a National Research Foundation researcher and subject...

Aliou Ba is an ocean campaign lead for Greenpeace Africa, an environmental organization that focuses on promoting renewable energy and protecting forests, the ocean, and food. Ba is based in Dakar...

Bastien Massa is a freelance journalist working in East Africa and the Middle East. His focus includes political and social issues, covering under-reported humanitarian crises. From the fight against...

August 23, 2024

Sira Thierij is a freelance journalist and filmmaker based in Dakar, Senegal. She reports from across the continent of Africa for international broadcasters, including the BBC, DW, France24, and Voice...