ICFJ and Wikimedia Foundation Seek Applications for Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards in Africa – Apply Before 1 March 2026

African journalists currently residing in the continent are invited by the Wikimedia Foundation and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) to submit applications for the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards (OTKJA). Selected winners can receive monetary prizes reaching up to USD 2,000. These honors celebrate reporters from Africa whose published work helps bridge information divides concerning the continent on Wikipedia. Submissions must be sent in prior to the March 1, 2026 deadline.