The award honors the legacy of Komla Dumor, a renowned Ghanaian broadcaster and former BBC World News presenter.
Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the BBC headquarters in London, gaining skills and experience.
The award includes a trip to report on a story in an African country, with the report broadcast to the BBC’s global audiences. Last year’s winner, Rukia Bulle from Kenya, reported on the Baye Fall, an unorthodox Muslim minority in Senegal.
Jonathan Munro, BBC News global director and deputy CEO, said, “We are proud to launch this year’s BBC News Komla Dumor award and the search for the next recipient. Marking its 10th anniversary is a testament to Komla Dumor’s powerful legacy of reporting on African stories with depth, insight, and integrity.”
Applications for the award close on March 20, 2025, at 23:59 GMT. Previous winners include Rukia Bulle from Kenya, Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana, and Victoria Rubadiri from Kenya.
Komla Dumor was a distinguished Ghanaian broadcaster who died suddenly in 2014. He was the presenter of Focus on Africa and one of the lead presenters for BBC World News’ European morning segment.
