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Content Submission
Guidelines
Africa.com publishes authoritative, Africa-focused content from experts, researchers, journalists, and practitioners. Here is what we need from you.
Editorial standards
Factual Accuracy
All claims must be verifiable. Sources must be cited. Africa.com declines submissions containing unverified claims, promotional language, or misleading information.
Length & Format
800–1,500 words. Minimum 800 words, maximum 1,500 words. Strong opening paragraph, clear subheadings, concise conclusion. One main argument per piece.
Expertise
Firsthand knowledge and experience of your topic is required. Professional credentials help but are not mandatory — demonstrated expertise and verifiable sources are.
Accessibility
Write for an international audience. Avoid insider jargon. Define acronyms. Africa.com readers include business leaders, policymakers, academics, and the general public across 180 countries.
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Rights & compensation
IP Retention
You retain full ownership of your work. Submitting to africa.com grants us a non-exclusive licence to publish, promote, and distribute your piece across our website and social channels globally.
Compensation
Africa.com currently does not pay for contributed content. Contributors receive global exposure to our readership, with full attribution and a permanent author profile on the platform.
Review Timeline
Up to 14 business days. Due to volume, individual feedback on rejected submissions cannot be provided.
Ready to submit?
Send your article, research report, or multimedia content to our editorial team. Include your credentials and a brief description of the piece.
editorial@africa.com