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African Union Media Fellowship Innovation Prize

Key Information

Organisation

African Union Commission

Status

Open

Application Deadline

10 Oct 2026

Program Type

Prize

Amount

USD 5,000

About this Program

Recognizing innovative media projects that promote AU Agenda 2063 stories.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prize; global publication support; high-level AU event access.

Eligibility

Journalists and content creators within the AU Media Fellowship.

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