Apply Now: taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026 – Deadline Tomorrow
Applications are now open for the taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026. This fully funded program invites 16 African journalists from print, TV, radio, or online media to Berlin, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium. With the deadline set for March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET—tomorrow—you need to act fast.
The workshop focuses on the theme “Global Powers, Local Realities – Africa’s Future Amid Global Power Plays and the Fight for Self-Rule.” It starts with a five-month hybrid phase of Zoom seminars in April 2026. This leads to a 12-day in-person session in September 2026, where participants create a bilingual German-English print magazine and a four-part podcast series.
Journalists from specific African countries can apply. These include Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. You must speak fluent English, as all seminars happen in English. The program strongly encourages applications from women journalists.
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- The Gambia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
The program offers clear benefits to participants. Organizers cover all travel costs for the stays in Berlin and Brussels. You also receive an honorarium for your work on the magazine and podcast.
Key Benefits: Fully covered travel to Berlin and Brussels, plus an honorarium for contributions.
To apply for the taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026, gather these items before the March 25 deadline. Submit everything through the official taz Panter Foundation page. Do not miss this chance—time is running out.
- Weblinks to three work samples
- Short CV (maximum 2,000 characters)
- Letter of motivation (maximum 2,000 characters)
- Two journalistic references, such as editors-in-chief
- If from a non-Anglophone country: A brief explanation of your English proficiency and how you gained it (maximum 500 characters)
The taz Panter Foundation runs this program. It comes from the independent German daily newspaper taz in Berlin. The training targets only African journalists from the listed countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which African countries are eligible for the program?
Journalists from Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe can apply.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET.
What benefits does the program offer?
It covers all travel costs to Berlin and Brussels, plus an honorarium for work on the magazine and podcast.
What do I need to submit to apply?
Submit weblinks to three work samples, a short CV, motivation letter, two references, and English proficiency note if from a non-English country.