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paydesk has 34 reporters who cover West Africa. Our journalists are already on location, all over the world, and ready to work at a moment's notice. Our top correspondents who cover West Africa are Samuel Agbelusi and Moussa Aksar. Use our journalist directory to find an West Africa member to work for you.

Journalists Who Cover West Africa

Samuel Agbelusi

Ikeja, Nigeria
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Samuel Agbelusi is a Journalist from Ondo state who is working in Lagos State, Nigeria.

He is a freelance Journalist  with different media outfits, a volunteer, an opportunist, content creator, sport analyst and lover of music.

He began his career as a journalist when he was picked with 54 ...
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English French Yoruba
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News Gathering Feature Stories Investigative Journalism
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Politics Current Affairs Entertainment & Celebrity
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Moussa Aksar

Niamey, Niger
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Moussa Aksar is a journalist based in Niamey, Niger.
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Jobs Completed 1
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Adam Alqali

Kano, Nigeria
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Adam Alqali is a development journalist based in Kano, Nigeria with over 5 years’ experience in investigative, fact checking, research and development reporting. He currently reports for amongst others, africacheck.org, Newsdiary online, National Review as well as African Newspage. 
He has ...
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English
Services
Feature Stories Fact Checking
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Current Affairs Fact Checking
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Ignatius Annor

Laurel, United States of America
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Ignatius Annor is an International TV broadcast journalist. He has a wealth of experience cutting across news anchoring, production, reporting and digital news. This Ghanaian born journalist holds a master's degree in International Journalism from Swansea University in the UK. He worked with ...
Languages
English Ewe Twi
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
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Topics
Current Affairs Fact Checking
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Jobs Completed 66
Job Success Rate 100%

Richard Assheton

Marseille, France
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Richard Assheton has half a decade's experience reporting from across Europe, Africa and Asia for news brands including The Times, the Financial Times and the Guardian, covering global events and producing exclusive news and features. His subjects are not always easy interviews: he has sought out ...
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English French Spanish
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Feature Stories Content Writing Research
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Topics
Business Politics Current Affairs
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Arwa Barkallah

Dakar, Senegal
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Arwa Barkallah is a journalist based in Dakar, Senegal. Multi skilled and multilingual TV and Radio and online  journalist reporter, producer. f
Languages
French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Fact Checking
Topics
Current Affairs Fact Checking
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Jobs Completed 2

Joshua Craze

Juba, South Sudan
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I am a writer. Recent subjects have included a short story about a hunt for unique gestures amid the sad repetitions of stock photography, an essay about money and migration in Juba, South Sudan, and a grammar of redacted documents. 

Currently, I am a 2014 UNESCO Laureate Artist in Creative ...
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Arabic English French
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Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
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Topics
Fact Checking
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Paul Arnaud Deguenon

Cotonou, Benin
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Paul Arnaud DEGUENON - Journalist, Director, and Filmmaker based in Cotonou, Benin.

With a rich and diverse career in the media and communication field, I have established myself as an influential figure in the audiovisual industry across Africa. My professional journey began at ORTB, the public ...
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English French
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Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Photography
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Topics
Business Politics Current Affairs
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Jobs Completed 2
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Sophie Douce

Paris, France
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Sophie Douce is a journalist based in Paris, France. TV and print journalism.
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English French Spanish
Services
Vox Pop News Gathering Feature Stories
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Topics
Politics Current Affairs Science & Environment
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Paul Ejime

Abuja (F.c.t.), Nigeria
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Paul Ejime is a Global Affairs Analyst. A widely traveled journalist, former War Correspondent and author, he is an independent Consultant on Communications and Media development and Governance Issues, such as peace and security and elections.
Languages
French
Services
Journalism
Topics
Current Affairs
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Jane Flanagan Top Rated

Cape Town, South Africa
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Africa Correspondent of The Times (London)
Languages
English
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering Risk Analysis
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Business Current Affairs Entertainment & Celebrity
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Jobs Completed 116
Job Success Rate 98%
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Maurizio Geri

Washington, United States of America
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Maurizio Geri is a freelance journalist, also Italian Navy lieutenant reservist POLAD and EU Marie Curie Postdoc fellow 2024/2026 (2024 at GMU in Washington DC, 2025 at GMF and VUB in Brussels, 2026 at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice) to research the EU-NATO cooperation in Emerging Disruptive ...
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English French Italian
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News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
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Politics Current Affairs War Reporter
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Aida Grovestins

Dakar, Senegal
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I am a freelance multimedia journalist and filmmaker with an eye for news and a special focus on Africa and Europe. I am based in Dakar, Senegal, from where I cover mainly West-Africa. I am skilled in producing, reporting, filming, writing and editing. I can make audio and video for broadcast or ...
Languages
Dutch English French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Topics
Investigative Reporting Fact Checking
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Jobs Completed 14
Job Success Rate 93%
Usually Responds Seldom

Abdulwasiu Hassan

Abuja, Nigeria
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Abdulwasiu Hassan is a multimedia journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria.
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English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Fact Checking
Topics
Current Affairs Fact Checking
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Mohamadou Houmfa

Washington, United States of America
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MOHAMADOU HOUMFA is a french-speaking journalist based in Washington, United States of America.
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French
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Content Writing
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Topics
Current Affairs Health & Fitness Medical
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Jobs Completed 40
Job Success Rate 98%

Isaac Kaledzi

Accra, Ghana
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Isaac Kaledzi is an experienced and award winning multi media journalist from Ghana. He has worked for several media brands both in Ghana and on the International scene including DW, VOA, TRT World and Africa Feeds.
Languages
Akan English Ewe
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Business Finance Politics
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Jobs Completed 8
Job Success Rate 100%

Federico Larsen

Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Federico Larsen is a journalist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
-Giornalista bilingue italiano-spagnolo, specializzato in politica internazionale e membro dell'Istituto di Relazioni Internazionali dell'Università Nazionale di La Plata. Lunga esperienza in radio, giornali e riviste.
-Periodista ...
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Italian Spanish
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Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories
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Topics
Politics Current Affairs Social
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Felix Onuah

Abuja, Nigeria
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Felix Onuah is a journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria.
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English
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
+6
Topics
Fact Checking
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Afolake Oyinloye

Limoges, France
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Afolake Oyinloye is a journalist based in Limoges, France.
Journalist/Travel & Business enthusiast/Moderator
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English French Yoruba
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Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Topics
Business Finance Politics
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Jobs Completed 2

Ben Shemang

Abuja, Nigeria
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Ben Shemang is a journalist based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Languages
English
Services
Feature Stories Content Writing Corporate Content
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Topics
Fact Checking
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Mark Townsend

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Award-winning journalist covering politics, business and economics in the Gulf and Southeast Asia including OPEC and the impact of the global financial crisis. Former correspondent Philippines for the FT, Former co-presenter 'Business Breakfast' and 'Business Tonight', Dubai-Eye 103.8FM, Former ...
Languages
English French Arabic
Services
News Gathering Feature Stories Content Writing
+7
Topics
Fact Checking
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Usually Responds Seldom

Kim Willsher

Paris, France
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Kim Willsher is an award winning journalist based in Paris, France, writing for The Guardian, The Observer and the Los Angeles Times.
Languages
French
Services
Interview (Video / Broadcast) Feature Stories Interview (Print / Radio / Podcast)
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Topics
Politics Current Affairs War Reporter
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Jobs Completed 1

Kossi Woussou

Lomé, Togo
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Kossi Woussou is a journalist based in Lomé, Togo, with a distinguished career in reporting on West African politics. His expertise particularly shines in covering the economical, social and political developments in Togo and West Africa. 

As a correspondent for Voice of America (VOA Africa) and ...
Languages
French
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
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Topics
Business Finance Politics
+5
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Jobs Completed 93
Job Success Rate 100%
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Mohammed Yusuf

Nairobi, Kenya
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I’m an independent multimedia journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya, covering East Africa. I am a regular contributor to the Voice of America, Al Jazeera English online and other International outlets. I specialize in covering security and politics in the region.
Languages
English
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Fact Checking
Topics
Fact Checking
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Jobs Completed 101
Job Success Rate 95%
Usually Responds Within a few hours

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