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Criminal activity tends to thrive where state oversight is weakest, so it’s no wonder that cryptocurrencies are becoming a popular financial tool of choice for criminals.

Here are key tips from for reporting on an increasingly important topic. buff.ly/481YeW5

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Using Tabula to Get Valuable Data out of PDFs.

Africa Data Hub's step-by-step tutorial shows how to extract a data table from a PDF document into a CSV file using Tabula. buff.ly/400Xqxx

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Tipsheet for Investigating War Crimes and Attacks on Civilians.

To enhance journalists' capacity to report on war and conflicts across the globe, GIJN has developed a tipsheet for covering war crimes and attacks on civilians. buff.ly/3QPtCAZ

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Writing the opening paragraphs of a long-running investigative project can often be the hardest part of a reporting process.

Here are nine writing tips from Yaffa Fredrick & loishenry for those battling to overcome the dreaded writer's block. buff.ly/3FPEloG

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While the world of sport can appear quite closed, there are routes in for investigative journalists.

At , three award-winning journalists who have covered doping, sexual abuse, and sportswashing shared their advice on this often-overlooked beat. buff.ly/49l9Pk2

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During crises, African governments have increasingly shut down or restricted citizens’ access to the internet and social media.

Sikiru Obarayese (ỌBA), via IJNet, shares tools that can help journalists navigate such crises πŸ‘‡ buff.ly/3MqZjOl

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Threats to press freedom have forced independent journalists & newsrooms into exile with alarming frequency in recent years.

At , founders & editors from several exiled newsrooms discussed lessons they’ve learned first-hand. buff.ly/3u8hrWM

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Kenya: Journalist Toolkit for Reporting on Parliament Oversight.

Developed by Transparency International-Kenya (TI-Kenya), this toolkit outlines the key sources of information accessible to journalists reporting on parliamentary oversight activities. buff.ly/3vaR1UQ

Kenya: Journalist Toolkit for Reporting on Parliament Oversight. Developed by Transparency International-Kenya (@TIKenya), this toolkit outlines the key sources of information accessible to journalists reporting on parliamentary oversight activities. buff.ly/3vaR1UQ
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Covering drug trafficking can be dangerous. Information is also scanty. In most cases, it is best to begin by getting the best data possible.

Here's GIJN's journalists' guide to investigating drug trafficking. buff.ly/3PjY068

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Women make up a substantial portion the population in many countries, yet journalism often fails to hear or see them.

A panel featuring Catherine Gicheru & Eliza Anyangwe (elizatalks.bsky.social) discussed gender & journalism. Erin Stock shares a summary of the session: buff.ly/3FfDf58 IJNet

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Are you a mid-career journalist covering science, technology, the environment or medicine in Africa?

Apply for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowships for nine months of personalized study, auditing courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Harvard University

Deadline: Jan.15. buff.ly/3X02wqP

Are you a mid-career journalist covering science, technology, the environment or medicine in Africa? Apply for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowships for nine months of personalized study, auditing courses at @MIT & @Harvard Deadline: Jan.15. buff.ly/3X02wqP
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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Police Brutality & the Protests

In this documentary, #October2020 revisits Nigeria's protests in October 2020 & the aftermath to assess whether police brutality continues to date

Details in GIJN's Africa newsletter for December πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/489DCeF

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Police Brutality & the #EndSARS Protests In this documentary, @tigereyefound revisits Nigeria's #EndSARS protests in October 2020 & the aftermath to assess whether police brutality continues to date Details in GIJN's Africa newsletter for December πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/489DCeF
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🚨 The call for applications for third phase of International Fact-Checking Network's Global Fact Check Fund closes today.

The grants support fact-checking initiatives worldwide to reduce the harm of misinformation.

Apply now ⬇️ buff.ly/3H6SnmP

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🚨 Deadline day!

Journalists in Africa, today, Jan 4, is the last day to apply for the role of Investigative Data Analyst at Code For Africa

Applicants must have extensive forensic research &/or investigative data analytics experience

Apply now:. buff.ly/3B7fjiX

🚨 Deadline day! Journalists in Africa, today, Jan 4, is the last day to apply for the role of Investigative Data Analyst at @Code4Africa Applicants must have extensive forensic research &/or investigative data analytics experience Apply now:. buff.ly/3B7fjiX
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Insider Insights for Reporting on the Media in Africa.

The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME Africa) has collated a tipsheet and story ideas for journalists keen to scrutinize the media in Africa. buff.ly/3LHEluk

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Aerial photography has emerged as one of the most powerful approaches to uncovering the chasm of wealth and resources between communities.

But journalists need to use it in conjunction with ground-based images to show the realities of individual lives. buff.ly/3Ogg1A2

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Interested in republishing GIJN's content❓

Usually, you are welcome to republish GIJN stories for non-commercial purposes. But, sometimes we reprint from other sources & we need to get explicit permission.

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Interested in republishing GIJN's content❓ Usually, you are welcome to republish GIJN stories for non-commercial purposes. But, sometimes we reprint from other sources & we need to get explicit permission. Questions? Read our republishing guidelines. buff.ly/3PAa0it
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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡² How Lead Acid Battery Plants are Killing Residents

The Museba Project, The Examination, & others investigated the health of children living near lead acid battery recycling factories in Douala city.

Details in GIJN's Africa newsletter for December πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/489DCeF

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡² How Lead Acid Battery Plants are Killing Residents @MusebaThe, @examinationnews, & others investigated the health of children living near lead acid battery recycling factories in Douala city. Details in GIJN's Africa newsletter for December πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/489DCeF
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Pitch Perfect: Tips for Writing a Grant Proposal.

The Director of Independent Media Programmes at the International Press Institute (IPI - The Global Network for Independent Media), Timothy Large, shares insider tips for writing a successful investigative journalism grant proposal. buff.ly/40jZ2CF

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Online Research Guide with πš‘πšŽπš—πš” πšŸπšŠπš— 𝚎𝚜𝚜.

This seven-chapter guide by online research expert Henk van Ess offers reporters step-by-step tips on how to do investigations on social media. buff.ly/3ZzUN5A

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