African Investigative Journalism Conference

Africa's largest gathering of working journalists, organised by @Journ_SA. #AIJC2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 10-12 November.

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

The winner of the #AIJC2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is @wicks_jeff of @News24! His expansive series of investigations around South African tenderpreneur Vusi "Cat" Matlala "showed the heart of accountability journalism," said judges. Congrats, Jeff! 👏

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

Special mention was given to 2nd runners-up - Kenya's @naipanoilepapa and collaborators Julia Lindblom of @GoteborgsPosten and Ahmed Abdigadir of @SvD - for "Your Eyes, Their Data". Well done to all finalists for their exemplary reporting 👏 #AIJC2026

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

Congratulations to our 1st runners-up in the #AIJC2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award @Folathereporter & @Ola_deinde of @PremiumTimesng for "Lead in Their Blood", in collaboration with @examinationnews, showing the "missing link between science & journalism".

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

#AIJC2026 Awards | Speaking on behalf of this year's judging panel, Hamadou Tidiane Sy says journalists who continue to work with commitment, ethical discipline and accountability across the continent, despite the industry's widespread challenges, are all winners tonight.

[Churchill Otieno @otienoc]

Congrats 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award finalists. Your work has courage, rigour and public purpose journalism needs: uncovering hidden truths and holding power to account. Proud to celebrate this excellence in Africa. #AIJC2026

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[The African Editors Forum @Taefeditors]

TAEF celebrates 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award and honours all finalists. Their work shows the power of rigorous, courageous journalism to uncover hidden truths, serve public interest and hold power to account. #AIJC2026 #InvestigativeJournalism

[Kumi Naidoo @kuminaidoo]

This morning, I had the opportunity to speak to several hundred investigative journalists from across the African continent. It was encouraging to see such diversity in participation and to be in the company of journalists doing such important work across Africa. More reflections to share tomorrow.

@AIJC_Conference @fossiltreaty @global_artivism @RikyRickFdn 

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[Brenda ✨ @nyamichabaa]

Two days at #AIJC2026 and what a ride! Hosting the conference podcast has given me the chance to connect with journalists across different fields, exchange perspectives and meet some incredible storytellers, including Anas Aremeyaw Anas and John-Allan Namu.

[@Barhahiga Janvier @barhahiga20171]

AIJC 2026 un NAIROBI : Janvier BARHAHIGA Shares the Challenges and Opportunities of Reporting from Eastern DRC @AIJC_Conference
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@NewTimesRwanda @WITSCENTER
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[Eric Mugendi @mougendi]

Super insightful session for media and OSINT nerds like me: Using open source data to track organized crime, by Gianina Segnini of @columbiajourn. #AIJC2026

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

COMING UP: The #AIJC2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award gala ceremony takes place tonight, celebrating the very best investigative journalism produced on the continent in the last year. The top three finalists were selected from more than 200 entries received.

[AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications @AKU_GSMC]

Day 2 of the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference opened with a keynote from Kumi Naidoo, President of the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. The keynote focused on the climate crisis and the role of journalism in investigating its causes and those responsible.

The conversations continue in breakout sessions, including a panel about the need for a regional mechanism to support journalists and address enforced disappearances and killings with impunity.

Another session with Anas Aremeyaw Anas examined the spyware trade and its use to monitor people through their phones.

The conference is still underway, with more sessions taking place today.

[Eric Mugendi @mougendi]

SLAPP lawsuits are not meant to advance justice. They are meant to keep justice from happening - S'bu Ngalwa, @ForumTaef #AIJC2026

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

📸 Some snaps from day one of #AIJC2026. Great to see colleagues and friends reconnecting from around the world!

Keep an eye on https://t.co/KSF51eu9GB as more photos are added throughout the conference.

[Nurudeen Akewushola @NurudeenAkewus1]

I arrived in Nairobi yesterday for the @AIJC_Conference . I will be speaking on the third day of the conference on how journalists can investigate AI-driven scams using OSINT tools. Looking forward to learning and connecting with colleagues from across the world.

[Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism @the_ccij]

How can investigative journalism move beyond publishing stories to creating practical tools that help journalists and the public navigate misinformation?

This was the central question explored by Nelly Kalu of the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) during her session at the 2026 @AIJC_Conference

Read More -
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[Annonciata BYUKUSENGE @AnnonciataB]

@AIJC_Conference: From leading newsrooms to running an investigation, from career pathways to the solutions we can share about what it takes to thrive and succeed in journalism, this panel is hosted by @pulitzercenter,@RealAWiM.@AKU_GSMC,@joy_kirigia, @AfUncensored
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[Media Foundation for West Africa @TheMFWA]

We are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week for the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2026), taking place from 10 to 12 November 2026.

Senior Directors Dora Mawutor and Abigail Larbi are joined by three colleagues from @fourthestategh: Seth Bokpe, William Jalulah and Clement Kumsah.

Over the three days, the team will engage with editors, reporters, trainers and media practitioners from across Africa to exchange ideas, learn new tools and techniques, and discuss how to strengthen accountability reporting on the continent.

#AIJC2026 #InvestigativeJournalism #MFWA

[African Investigative Journalism Conference @AIJC_Conference]

NEW: CPJ demands answers from Eritrean authorities on disappeared journalists at African Investigative Journalism Conference, via @pressfreedom.

Former political prisoner @FissehaYirgalem calls for proof of life and justice for the #Eritrea16: https://t.co/bj8SPvxgU2

#AIJC2026

[AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications @AKU_GSMC]

Day 1 of the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2026) in Nairobi.

Journalists and media professionals from across Africa came together to share experiences and discuss the issues shaping investigative journalism.

Here's a look at some of the day's highlights, including an interview with one of our speakers.

#AIJC2026 #InvestigativeJournalism