taz Panter Foundation Workshop 2026 for African Journalists: Fully Funded (Applications Closed)

Applications for the taz Panter Foundation Workshop 2026 for African Journalists (Fully-funded) closed on March 25, 2026. The Panter Foundation of the independent German daily newspaper taz in Berlin selected 16 journalists from specific African countries. These journalists work in print, TV, radio, or online media. The workshop focuses on “Global Powers, Local Realities – Africa’s Future Amid Global Power Plays and the Fight for Self-Rule.” It starts with Zoom seminars from April to September 2026. Then comes a 12-day in-person phase in Berlin and Brussels in September 2026. Participants create a bilingual print magazine in German and English, plus a four-part podcast series. Read on for details about costs, eligibility, and how to apply.

The program uses a hybrid format to fit busy schedules. It kicks off in April 2026 with five months of joint Zoom seminars. These build skills and ideas among participants. The in-person part follows in September 2026 for 12 days across Berlin and Brussels. There, the group works hands-on to produce the magazine and podcast.

Key Takeaways

• Applications for the fully funded taz Panter Foundation Workshop 2026 closed on March 25, 2026, selecting 16 journalists from 16 specific African countries.
• The hybrid program includes Zoom seminars from April to September 2026, followed by a 12-day in-person workshop in Berlin and Brussels.
• Participants receive full travel coverage and an honorarium while producing a bilingual German-English magazine and a four-part podcast.
• Eligibility requires fluent English, work samples, a CV, motivation letter, references, and strong encouragement for women journalists.

Here are the main phases:

• Zoom seminars (April-September 2026): Online sessions with speakers from Germany and Belgium, all in English.
• In-person workshop (September 2026): 12 days in Berlin and Brussels for collaboration and content creation.
• Outputs: Bilingual German-English print magazine and four-part podcast series.

Costs

All travel expenses for the Berlin and Brussels stays are fully covered. Participants also get an honorarium for their work on the magazine and podcast.

Fully-funded travel and honorarium

Eligibility

Journalists from these 16 countries can apply:

• Botswana
• Cameroon
• Ethiopia
• The Gambia
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Mauritania
• Mozambique
• Nigeria
• Sudan
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Fluent English is required, as all seminars happen in English. Applications from women journalists are strongly encouraged.

Application

Even though the deadline passed, here are the requirements:

• Weblinks to three work samples
• Short CV (max. 2,000 characters)
• Letter of motivation (max. 2,000 characters)
• Two journalistic references, such as editors-in-chief
• For non-Anglophone countries: Brief explanation of English proficiency and how it was acquired (max. 500 characters)

Apply on the official page

For full details, check the taz Panter Foundation page.

The theme “Global Powers, Local Realities” looks at Africa’s future amid global power plays and the fight for self-rule. Participants explore these ideas through seminars and hands-on work. Women journalists get special encouragement to join. English fluency helps everyone communicate well. The bilingual magazine and podcast series share insights widely.

Phase	Dates	Activities
Zoom seminars	April-September 2026	Online discussions with speakers
In-person workshop	September 2026 (12 days)	Collaboration in Berlin/Brussels
Outputs	Post-workshop	Bilingual magazine and podcast

The taz Panter Foundation Workshop 2026 offers African journalists a chance to explore global powers and Africa’s self-rule through seminars and hands-on projects. With applications now closed, 16 selected participants will create a bilingual magazine and podcast series. Visit the official taz page for updates on the outcomes and future opportunities.

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