African Liberty Writing Fellowship 2026/2027

African Liberty Writing Fellowship is a 12-month program designed to identify, train, and amplify emerging African writers who are passionate about advancing the ideas of freedom, individual rights, and limited government.

Unlock your writing potentials with the African Liberty Writing Fellowship and become a published voice for freedom

About African Liberty

African Liberty was founded in 2007 as a project of the Cato Institute and IMANI Africa, thereafter the Atlas Network. It is a platform for advancing individual freedom, peace, and prosperity in Africa by promoting civil discussion and debate about social, legal, economic, and world issues affecting Africans. We identify and train young promising African freedom advocates in professional journalistic writing and help them kickstart careers in journalism and policy by working with Africa-focused think tanks and partner media outlets. We produce and promote original rep... continue reading

African Liberty Writing Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of African Liberty Writing Fellowship

Through the fellowship, selected participants will:

• Work closely with experienced editors
• Receive a monthly stipend as top contributors
• Gain opportunities for television and radio features
• Get published in leading African newspapers
• Participate in a structured, year-long writing development program

Requirements for African Liberty Writing Fellowship Qualification

• An applicant has to be enrolled in, or must have graduated from, an African institution of higher learning.
• African pursuing higher education outside the continent can apply 

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Liberty Writing Fellowship

The writing fellowship starts on 13 July 2025, and ends on 13 July 2027.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For enquiries, Please contact the editor-in-chief, ibrahim Anoba ([email protected]).

For more Information, visit African Liberty Writing Fellowship webpage