By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
A journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Michael Dewornu, has been selected as one of the 22 fellows for the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) Cohort 3.0, a prestigious continental initiative aimed at strengthening African storytelling and advancing development-focused journalism.
The fellowship, organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) through its Information and Communication Directorate, brings together journalists and content creators from 18 African countries, reflecting the continent’s diversity and growing excellence in the media industry.
Mr. Dewornu was selected from more than 100,000 applicants across the continent, making the programme one of the most competitive media fellowships in Africa.
The African Union Media Fellowship seeks to empower journalists to tell authentic African stories, deepen public understanding of continental policies, and promote citizen engagement with the AU’s development agenda, particularly Agenda 2063, the AU’s long-term plan for an integrated and prosperous Africa.
Head of the Communication Division at the African Union, Wynne Musabayana, congratulated the fellows and described them as a new generation of storytellers helping shape Africa’s narrative.
“Selected from over 100,000 applicants, the 22 Fellows embody the bold vision and excellence of a continent shaping its own narrative. Their work will strengthen public discourse, reinforce accountability, and advance Africa’s voice under Agenda 2063,” she said.
Over the 16-month fellowship, participants will collaborate across borders, receive structured mentorship and professional development, and produce solutions-driven journalism on key development issues affecting the continent.
The programme will also provide mentorship from leading media professionals, including Anita Eboigbe, David Mukholi, and Simmi Areff.
In collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), five fellows in the cohort will also participate in a newly introduced public health reporting track, aimed at strengthening journalism around health issues across Africa.
The African Union Media Fellowship is supported by partners, including the European Union and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) through the AU Office, as part of efforts to build stronger, independent, and collaborative African media ecosystems.
The fellowship programme currently brings together 60 journalists and content creators across Africa working in print, broadcast, and digital media, with the goal of promoting ethical journalism, cross-border storytelling, and authentic African narratives in support of Agenda 2063.
Mr. Dewornu’s selection marks another milestone for Ghana’s media landscape, placing a Ghanaian journalist among a growing network of Pan-African storytellers shaping how the continent tells its own story.
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