Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships 2025

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About Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships

AAOSI is part of a joint initiative by CfA’s forensic research team, iLAB; its AI/machine-learning team, CivicSignal; and its fact-checking team, PesaCheck. 

• Sponsor Organisation: Code for Africa (CfA)

Benefits of Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships

The programme will offer:

• Financial support: A monthly stipend to cover eligible activities and costs.
• Technical support: Hands-on OSINT and forensic analysis training, plus one-on-one mentorship from CfA’s data technologists, data analysts, multimedia producers, and editors.
• Publishing support: Publish your work through your media outlet, with opportunities for international syndication and amplification.

Code for Africa (CfA) African Academy for Open Source Investigation (AAOSI) Fellowships Requirements

• We’re looking for passionate and committed journalists who are ready to level up their investigative skills. To be eligible, you must:

• Be based in Côte d’Ivoire or Senegal and affiliated with a registered and recognised media house, digital news outlet, or CSO/NGO that focuses on audiences in Africa.
• Have at least one year of journalism or research experience, preferably in investigative or data journalism.
• Show proof of recently published work (within the past two months).
• Commit to weekly online training and mentorship sessions.
• Commit to timely and open communication about your progress.
• Be fluent in English or French (the fellowship’s working languages).
• Be willing to share your new knowledge within your newsroom or organisation.
• Commit to publishing/disseminating your work on an appropriate public platform. CfA will assist with partnerships and syndications where appropriate.
• Ensure your affiliated organisation is willing to publish the evidence-based content packages you produce during the fellowship.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

15 November, 2025

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