admin | September 11, 2025
Minority Africa is a digital publication that tells data-driven, multimedia stories about minority communities across the continent. The platform highlights not just challenges, but especially solutions—how marginalized groups are responding to problems in creative and practical ways.
Minority Africa is inviting pitches from writers, journalists, and filmmakers with an interest in reporting on minorities in Africa. They especially value:
- Stories that highlight solutions led by minority groups themselves, rather than NGOs.
- Character-driven features with strong quotes, on-the-ground reporting, and plenty of description.
- Ideas backed by data—whether existing or possible to collect.
- Multimedia formats: text, video, or photo. They especially welcome stories in indigenous African languages, provided videos include English subtitles.
Minority Africa publishes mainly in English, but welcomes diverse linguistic contexts. They are especially interested in stories from countries with smaller populations that are not often covered in mainstream media.
Who should pitch
The editors encourage pitches from journalists who are themselves part of the minority they want to report on, though others may also apply. They are open to new voices—even those without mainstream reporting experience—so long as the story idea is strong and the contributor has writing or filming skills.
When pitching, explain:
- Who you are, and any personal connection to the story.
- What your idea is, and why it matters.
- Which medium (text, video, photo) you think works best.
How to pitch
Submit ideas through Minority Africa’s pitch form (not by email). The team reviews pitches weekly and responds within 21 days if interested.
Payment
Accepted contributors are paid $100–$200 for standard multimedia features, depending on the extent of reporting, plus up to $50 for transport costs. Payment is made 15–30 days after publication.
Timeline
Stories typically take 1–3 months from pitch to completion. The editors work closely with contributors to shape the story until publication.
For questions (not pitches), contact editorial@minorityafrica.org.
For more information : https://minorityafrica.org/pitch-guide/