Published: 29 Sep 2025 572 views
Africa Check and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung invite African fact-checkers and journalists with a keen interest in fact-checking to apply for a 12-day fact-checking fellowship program in November 2025. The programme will be held in English at Africa Check’s offices in Kenya, Nairobi.
The Fact-Checking Fellowship Programme is a 12-day intensive training designed specifically for journalists who are committed to truth-based reporting and who actively engage in or aspire to engage in fact-checking practices. As misinformation and disinformation continue to pose serious threats to democratic dialogue, public health, and social cohesion, the programme aims to equip participants with the competencies necessary to meet these challenges head-on.
Training Location and Language
The fellowship will be held in November 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted at the regional offices of Africa Check. This central location offers an ideal setting for cross-country collaboration and exchange among participants.
All training sessions will be conducted in English, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the programme. Participants are therefore expected to have a strong command of the English language to fully benefit from the sessions and engage in the group activities.
Africa Check is a non-profit organisation set up in 2012 to promote accuracy in public debate and the media in Africa. We work to raise the quality of information available to society across the continent. Kofi Annan, the former UN secretary general, said of us: “For democracies to function properly, for people to make informed decisions about their lives, the claims made in the public domain must be held up to scrutiny and their veracity checked openly and impartially. “I salute the work of Africa Check, as an important initiative engaging with journalists and citizens acros...&nb... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Country to study | Kenya |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Africa Check |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The 2025 Fact-Checking Fellowship Programme is open to journalists and media professionals based in Africa. Ideal candidates are those with a demonstrated interest in fact-checking and verification, whether through their current work, past experience, or future aspirations.
Applicants should be:
Previous experience in fact-checking is not strictly required, but applicants must show a clear commitment to the principles of factual reporting and combating misinformation.
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For more details, visit Africa Check Fellowship Programme webpage
