Africazine:
The Africa Factchecking Fellowship is now open for applications in Cameroon, aiming to combat misinformation and strengthen civic space.
This initiative, part of a broader project by r0g_agency and Civic Watch, seeks to recruit and train fact-checkers who can effectively counter harmful information. The deadline for applications is August 22, 2026, at 23:59 WAT.
Strengthening Information Integrity in Cameroon
The Africa Factchecking Fellowship aims to build a network of trained fact-checkers and defenders of information integrity. This program is crucial in the context of rising misinformation, hate speech, and foreign information manipulation that threaten democracy and governance in Cameroon.
Participants will gain skills in detecting and verifying harmful information, enhancing local capacity to respond to coordinated influence campaigns. The fellowship will also promote responsible information sharing and prepare fellows for election-related disinformation challenges.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Applicants
Applicants must meet specific criteria, including being journalists, bloggers, civic tech actors, or community leaders. They should demonstrate a strong interest in fact-checking and possess basic digital literacy.
Preferred skills include experience in fact-checking, research, and social media monitoring. The fellowship is designed for individuals committed to ethical information sharing and active participation in their communities.
Next Steps for Interested Candidates
- Submit a complete application by August 22, 2026.
- Include a CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.
- Provide evidence of previous fact-checking or verification work.
- Pitch a fact-checking project addressing misinformation challenges in Cameroon.
Join the fight against misinformation and strengthen civic space in Cameroon through the Africa Factchecking Fellowship.
