Sahara Group Launches $3,500 Fellowship for Journalists

Sahara Group has announced the opening of applications for the Asharami Square Reporting Fellowship, aimed at African journalists. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of energy reporting on the continent through solutions journalism.

Practising journalists across various media platforms are eligible to apply. Prof. Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, the lead assessor, stated that participants will benefit from expert-led masterclasses, mentorship sessions, and facility tours, as well as opportunities to engage with energy sector professionals.

The overall winner will receive a $3,500 cash prize, with the total fellowship package valued at up to $5,000. Ogwezzy-Ndisika emphasized the importance of effective journalism in addressing Africa's energy challenges and urged journalists to adopt a solutions-focused approach.

Bethel Obioma, Head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, reiterated the company's belief in journalism's role in shaping Africa's energy future. The fellowship will assess entries based on integrity, originality, balance, solutions-focused rigor, and practical impact, focusing on areas such as energy access, infrastructure, and sustainability.