AIJC is the continent’s leading gathering of working journalists and showcase of the continent’s best investigative reporting. For 18 years, it has presented an opportunity to share inspiring stories, network with the best investigative...
Dates for #AIJC2023 have been announced! This year’s conference will take place 20 – 22 November at Wits University in Johannesburg. We want to ensure we present the most interesting work and journalists on the continent. We invite you to suggest speakers, panels, themes or training. Do you have something that needs to be shared with your colleagues? Do you have a topic, or some particular training that you think would enhance the conference? Do you have an idea for a discussion that belongs on the programme?
Please fill in this form before June 9, 2023.
It is also important that you complete this form to assist us with conference planning.
Enquiries: AIJC@journalism.co.
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Lecture 2022
Delivered by Baba Deyda Hydara and Penny Sukhraj
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