The BBC is currently accepting applications for the 2025 BBC News Comradumo Award, which celebrates outstanding journalism in Africa.
This year marks the tenth year, the award celebrates the legacy of renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and former BBC World News presenter Komura De Maul. He was notorious for defending authentic, dynamic storytelling about Africa.
“We are pleased to announce that BBC News Global Director and Deputy CEO Jonathan Munro said: Celebrating its 10th anniversary is a testament to Comra Demeau’s powerful legacy of reporting African tales with depth, insight and integrity. Past recipients of the award reflect exceptional talent across the continent, so we look forward to welcoming this year’s winners and strongly encourage journalists to apply. ”
The award is open to journalists living and working in Africa who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills.
Application details
Successful applicants will spend three months at the BBC in London, along with television, radio, podcasts and online news teams. They receive training, mentorship, and opportunities to study and report on stories from African countries.
Deadline: The application will close on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at 11:59pm. How to apply: For information on application methods, input criteria and terms of use, please visit the BBC Careers website.
This year’s judges are:
Abena Animwaa Yeboah-Banin, Associate Professor, Stewart MacLean University, Senior News Editor, BBC News RWADA Gamal, Assistant Editor, BBC Arabic
Previous BBC News Komla Dumor Award recipients:
Rukia Bulle (2024) Paa Kwesi Asare (2023) Dingindaba Jonah Bayoya (2022) Victoria Rubadiri (2020) Solomon Serwanjja (2019) Waihiga Mwaura (2018) Amina Yuguda (2017) Didi Akyingiirure (2016) Didi Kacungirure (
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