Join the founding cohort
AfNA enrols independent, mid-career journalists across Africa. The first working journalists have already joined — the academy launches October 2026.
Who we enrol
A fit
- Mid-career journalists building — or seriously planning — their own venture: a newsletter, channel, podcast or site.
- Freelancers formalising a one-person newsroom.
- Reporters leaving shrinking newsrooms who want a plan, not a pep talk.
Not a fit
- Students and entry-level journalists — that chapter comes later.
- Publishers or platforms scouting talent.
- Anyone wanting a passive subscription. This is a working academy.
How it works
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1.0
Apply
The short form below — who you are, where you publish, what you're building.
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2.0
Human review
A real person reads every application. Expect an answer within a week.
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3.0
Decision
If it's a fit, you get an invitation and the enrolment details. If it isn't, we say so straight.
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4.0
October
The founding cohort starts. Programme and Going Solo dates land in your inbox.