ANF in the Press

Keep up with all things Africa No Filter. This is us in the world.

13 December 2022

100 Most Influential Africans of 2022

ANF's Moky Makura has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2022. Thank you New African for recognizing the work we do. Go to page 54 to read the full feature.

2 December 2022

New report on innovation in Africa finds youth believe the next Mark Zuckerberg could come from the continent

Africa’s youth prefer using local innovations and believe that the next tech billionaire could come from the continent, according to the recently launched Africa – innovator or imitator? Exploring narratives around Africa’s technological capabilities report by Africa No Filter. 

10 November 2022

IPASA’s 2022 Annual Review of South African Philanthropy

Separately, a dustpan and a brush are of little use. Together, they can help to sweep a house clean. This is the power of unity - greater, long-lasting impact. Read more on page 57.

3 November 2022

The specialist news agency, bird, today announced Ndu Okoh as its new Editor- in-Chief

The award-winning Nigerian journalist has held positions in top regional and global news and media houses including Agence France Presse, The Nation Media Group and The Standard Group.

28 September 2022

How Lewis Hamilton showed the world the positive side of Africa

Two high-profile visitors recently came to Africa, but while one shone the light on a broken continent, the other portrayed a vibrant, beautiful one. Moky Makura contrasts the outcomes of USAID’s Samantha Power and F1 champion Lewis Hamilton’s visits to Africa.

20 September 2022

New report on Africa’s creative and cultural industries finds youth admire creatives, but they won’t spend on their work

Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly launched Africa's Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent? report by Africa No Filter.

3 August 2022

New handbook outlines how journalists can write about Africa beyond stereotypes

Narrative-change organization Africa No Filter is challenging stereotypical news about Africa with its latest handbook, Why Change the Way We Write About Africa?A storyteller’s guide to reframing Africa.

22 July 2022

AU Media Fellowship: 15 AU Media Fellows selected to advance Africa’s Agenda 2063 through storytelling

To ensure Africa is at the forefront of defining its own narrative and promoting the continents’ development framework Agenda 2063 to African and global audiences the African Union (AU) Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) launched the African Union Media Fellowship.