2025 Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship Application
Applications are now open for the Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fellowship 2025, presented by DUBAWA and the Digital Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Disorder Analysis Centre (DAIDAC), Africa’s leading in-depth research, information verification and fact-checking platforms.
This is not just another fellowship. It is a chance to be at the forefront of the fight against information disorder in West Africa. This three-month intensive program will equip you with cutting-edge fact-checking skills, hands-on practice with open-source intelligence tools, and mentorship, empowering you to become a beacon of truth in your community.
Here’s what awaits you:
1. Hands-on training: A deep dive into fact-checking using OSINT with expert guidance and mentorship from the DUBAWA and DAIDAC teams. Learn the latest techniques and tools to combat the spread of false information.
2. Real-world impact: Publish your reports on your media and DUBAWA platforms. See your work reach a wider audience and make a tangible difference in the fight against misinformation.
3. Build a fact-checking desk: Receive support to establish a fact-checking unit in your newsroom. Become an agent of change within your organisation and promote a culture of verification.
4. Connect with a network: Join a community of like-minded journalists passionate about truth and accuracy. Expand your professional network and collaborate with colleagues from across West Africa.
5. Amplify your voice: Promote fact-checking across social media, radio, and TV. Become a champion for media literacy and empower your audience to discern fact from fiction.
Who should apply?
1. Full-time journalists from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, or The Gambia.
2. Fact-checkers who are ready to take their skills to the next level.
3. Past fellows of the Kwame Karikari fellowship with an avid interest in OSINT investigations.
4. Exceptional writers with a passion for truth.
5. Individuals who are eager to learn and grow in the field of fact-checking.
6. Journalists committed to dedicating time to the fellowship and its activities.
7. Those with management buy-in to support and publish fact-checks.
8. Female journalists and journalists with disabilities (PWDs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
9. Journalists with expertise in climate and conflict reporting are also welcome.
Don’t miss this opportunity to:
1. Enhance your skills in a crucial area of journalism with the latest tools.
2. Make a real impact in the fight against misinformation.
3. Advance your career and become a leader in your field.
Apply before March 30th and be part of the solution!
