The KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award is now open for submissions, celebrating impactful storytelling that amplifies community voices with clarity, fairness, and depth. The award spotlights journalism that reveals challenges, solutions, culture, governance and everyday life across African communities.
Aim
The award aims to uplift journalists who document lived realities with integrity and foster constructive civic dialogue.
It supports reporting that connects local experiences to wider national or global issues, demonstrating how grassroots stories influence broader conversations.
Through this initiative, KAS Media Africa seeks to honour journalists whose work brings critical community issues to the forefront and contributes meaningfully to public understanding.
Award benefits
Three winners will receive support to advance their journalistic projects, along with an invitation to attend the Local Journalism Conference in Malawi in February 2026.
The financial award may be used to strengthen reporting efforts, including travel or equipment needs.
Who can apply
Journalists working or publishing in Africa are eligible to apply.
Entries must:
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Be original work published in 2025.
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Be produced in English or French.
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Fall within print, digital or broadcast media formats, including:
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Print or online features.
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Video, television or documentary stories.
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Audio or radio reports.
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Multimedia or social-media-driven journalism projects.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must submit a copy or link to the published work, alongside a brief explanation outlining the story, where it was published and how audiences engaged with it.
Entries demonstrating strong impact, creativity and solid reporting structures will be prioritised during evaluation.
Deadline
Applications close on January 5, 2026. To apply, visit the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung website.
Discover more journalism awards and fellowships on our Opportunities page.
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