The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition

The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition is the most prestigious and respected Award for journalists across the African Continent. Its objective is to reinforce the importance of the role of journalists in Africa’s development and to reward, recognise and encourage journalistic talent across all media disciplines.

The ‘CNN African Journalist of the Year Competition’ was established in August 1995 to encourage, promote and recognise excellence in African journalism. In the early nineties Edward Boateng, then Regional Director of Turner Broadcasting (CNN’s parent company), was travelling around the African continent on business. During his travels he became concerned about the lack of respect journalists received and he decided to try and help them gain recognition for their hard work and commitment.

CNN is delighted to announce that the 2014 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition is now open for entries.
Please review your work of 2013 and enter your best story or stories in the most suitable category.

All entries are to be submitted via the online entry form.

Click here for more information on submitting your entry.