West Africa faces escalating conflicts and instability, with recent years seeing a surge in coups and the growing influence of non-state armed groups (NSAGs), including criminal networks, violent extremists, and insurgents.

In this context, the Resilience Fund invites journalists from the region to apply for support to produce in-depth investigative pieces exposing how illicit economies intersect with conflict and instability in their countries.

Applicants should be journalists based in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin and Nigeria, with a demonstrated understanding of criminal activity within a conflict ecosystem and knowledge of local socio-political landscapes. Preference may be given to those based in or reporting on the northern areas of these countries.

Interested parties must submit an application through the online form provided in the Resilience Fund webpage.

Deadline: 20 August 2024


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