The prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2015
Competition is now in a landmark 20th year. This year the competition received
entries from 39 countries across the continent, including French and Portuguese
speaking Africa.
The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2015 was awarded to
Hyacinthe Boowurosigue Sanou from Burkina Faso.
Included among the 31 finalists from 15 countries are Durban-based
Julie Laurenz and Jacqueline Jayamaha, who freelance for e.tv, South Africa.
The competition is once again supported by A24 Media, African
Development Bank, Dow, Ecobank, GE, IPP Media and MSD (MSD is known as Merck in
the U.S. and Canada).
The finalists enjoyed an all-expense paid four day programme
of workshops, media forums and networking in Nairobi, Kenya, culminating in a
Gala Award Ceremony.
Tony Maddox, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director
of CNN International said: “The quality and breadth of entries in this, its 20th,
year is testament to the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards’ position as
the most prestigious recognition for journalism across the continent. CNN is
privileged to be involved in this important initiative to honor the outstanding
work across multiple platforms, topics and journalistic disciplines. I salute
the finalists for the great work that they have done and look forward to seeing
their future achievements.”
The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2015 competition is
open to African professional journalists, whether directly employed or
freelancers, working in the continent of Africa who have produced a story which
has been made available as a printed publication or broadcast through an
electronic medium (television; radio or digital platform) whose primary
audience are based in Africa.
For more information visit https://africa.cnnjournalistaward.com/en/home/
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