Facing a lack of resources and media silencing, exposing corruption and money laundering is no easy task across Africa. For amaBhungane journalists, the key to accessing information and telling the truth is to get creative, both in court and with...
The 21st African Investigative
Journalism Conference
5 – 7 November 2025
It’s official – the AIJC returns to Wits University in 2025 for its 21st edition, bringing another packed schedule of talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, workshops and networking sessions with some of Africa’s finest and most renowned investigative journalists, trainers and experts. Major themes for #AIJC2025 include data journalism, cyber and crypto crime, cultural art and NFT investigations, safety of journalists, and health investigations.
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News
Over 450 journalists and 55 countries represented at hugely successful #AIJC2024
By Stuart Dickinson The 20th edition of Africa’s largest gathering of working journalists came to a close on 1 November, with over 450 delegates from 55 countries around the world leaving Wits University richer for the experience in the...
AIJC 2024 – Statement on Safety of Journalists in Africa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This week marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, a day where UNESCO as the leading agency to protect and promote freedom of expression aims to remind us all that journalism is in danger and...
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