Choose the track where your voice, knowledge and professional interest can strengthen Africa’s place in global conversation.

The Aldrenor Global Contributor & Intelligence Fellowship is organised around 12 contributor tracks. Each track reflects Aldrenor’s mission as a UK-headquartered International African media and intelligence platform focused on the forces shaping African and global business, markets, policy, technology, culture, leadership and development.

Contributors may apply to one primary track and one secondary track. Selection is based on interest, experience, portfolio, sector knowledge, writing ability, research strength, media production ability and alignment with Aldrenor’s editorial standards.

Track 1

Journalism & News Reporting

This track is for contributors interested in factual reporting, news writing and clear public-interest journalism.

Contributors in this track may cover important developments across African economies, companies, institutions, policy, technology, culture, diaspora communities, development finance and global affairs.

Suitable for
Journalists, student journalists, news writers, media graduates, communications professionals, correspondents and contributors with strong writing discipline.

Possible outputs
News reports, event reports, company updates, policy developments, business news summaries, interviews, country updates and short newsroom briefings.

Track 2

Business, Markets & Economy Analysis

This track is for contributors who can interpret economic and market developments affecting Africa and global African audiences.

The focus is on business, capital markets, banking, fintech, inflation, currencies, investment, trade, corporate strategy, private capital and economic transformation.

Suitable for
Economists, analysts, finance professionals, business writers, MBA students, market observers, investment professionals and serious business commentators.

Possible outputs
Market explainers, economy notes, business analysis, company watch articles, sector updates, investment climate notes and market intelligence summaries.

Track 3

Policy, Governance & Global Affairs

This track is for contributors interested in public policy, regulation, institutions, governance, diplomacy and Africa’s position in global affairs.

Aldrenor covers politics through an institutional lens: policy consequence, governance quality, public finance, regulatory impact, regional blocs, global diplomacy and economic implications.

Suitable for
Policy researchers, lawyers, public affairs professionals, international relations students, governance analysts, development practitioners and public-sector observers.

Possible outputs
Policy watch articles, governance analysis, global affairs briefings, election context pieces, regulation explainers, public finance notes and diplomacy analysis.

Track 4

Technology, AI & Digital Transformation

This track covers Africa’s technology transformation and its connection to global innovation.

Focus areas include AI, fintech, digital public infrastructure, digital identity, cybersecurity, cloud, data centres, healthtech, edtech, agritech, telecoms, startup ecosystems and technology regulation.

Suitable for
Technology writers, startup analysts, product professionals, software professionals, AI enthusiasts, digital economy researchers and innovation commentators.

Possible outputs
Tech explainers, startup features, AI policy notes, digital economy analysis, founder interviews, product ecosystem briefings and innovation trend reports.

Track 5

Infrastructure, Energy & Climate

This track focuses on the infrastructure and energy systems required for Africa’s development.

Coverage includes energy transition, renewable energy, gas, solar, transport, ports, rail, housing, logistics, water, cities, climate finance, green bonds, carbon markets and project finance.

Suitable for
Infrastructure analysts, energy professionals, climate researchers, engineers, project finance observers, urban development professionals and sustainability writers.

Possible outputs
Infrastructure briefings, energy transition notes, project analysis, climate finance explainers, city development features and green economy insights.

Track 6

Capital, Investment & Development Finance

This track focuses on capital flows into and across Africa.

Coverage includes development finance institutions, impact investing, blended finance, private equity, venture capital, family offices, sovereign funds, guarantees, diaspora capital, infrastructure finance and bankable project pipelines.

Suitable for
Investment professionals, finance students, development finance analysts, fund researchers, capital markets professionals, consultants and diaspora investment observers.

Possible outputs
Capital flows monitor, DFI activity notes, impact investment articles, fund briefings, investor conversation briefs, bankability explainers and diaspora investment analysis.

Track 7

Leadership, Institutions & Executive Insight

This track supports Aldrenor’s executive insight and leadership content.

The focus is on CEOs, founders, policymakers, investors, diaspora leaders, institution builders, boardroom strategy, governance, leadership transitions and organisational development.

Suitable for
Business writers, executive researchers, leadership analysts, communications professionals, governance specialists, MBA students and interview researchers.

Possible outputs
Executive profiles, interview briefs, leadership features, founder stories, boardroom analysis, institutional case studies and executive conversation summaries.

Track 8

Research & Premium Intelligence

This track supports Aldrenor Intelligence, the platform’s research and premium insight layer.

Contributors may assist with reports, sector maps, data gathering, country notes, market briefings, policy trackers, research memos and thematic intelligence products.

Suitable for
Researchers, postgraduate students, analysts, consultants, economists, policy researchers, data researchers and professionals with strong analytical capability.

Possible outputs
Research briefs, country opportunity notes, sector maps, data summaries, intelligence notes, executive briefings, report drafts and thematic analysis.

Track 9

Live Programming & Podcast Production

This track supports Aldrenor’s live media and podcast programming.

Contributors may assist with show research, guest preparation, episode planning, show notes, production coordination, clip planning and editorial support for video and audio content.

Suitable for
Podcast contributors, producers, media students, presenters, video editors, researchers, broadcast assistants and creators interested in serious media programming.

Possible outputs
Podcast briefs, guest research notes, episode summaries, show outlines, clip scripts, live programme notes and production support materials.

Track 10

Events, Convening & Community Engagement

This track supports Aldrenor’s events, roundtables, forums and community-building work.

Contributors may assist with event research, speaker mapping, community outreach, diaspora engagement, event reporting, partner identification and post-event summaries.

Suitable for
Event organisers, community builders, student ambassadors, diaspora network leaders, partnership professionals and communications volunteers.

Possible outputs
Event briefs, speaker lists, community outreach notes, roundtable summaries, event reports, invitation drafts and partnership mapping.

Track 11

Strategic Storytelling & Aldrenor Studios

This track supports Aldrenor Studios and institutional storytelling.

The focus is on serious storytelling for founders, institutions, investors, development projects, cultural platforms, diaspora leaders and Africa-focused initiatives.

Suitable for
Storytellers, documentary researchers, brand strategists, video producers, content strategists, scriptwriters, photographers and communications professionals.

Possible outputs
Founder stories, impact stories, documentary outlines, executive video concepts, institutional profile narratives, studio research and branded storytelling ideas.

Track 12

Diaspora Affairs, Global African Identity & International Networks

This track focuses on Africans in the Diaspora, African descendants, people of African descent and global Black communities.

Coverage includes diaspora leadership, identity, remittances, investment, culture, professional networks, global African influence, African descendants’ relationship with the continent, Afro-Caribbean and African American connections, Black British identity, Afro-European communities and African soft power.

Suitable for
Diaspora professionals, African descendants, global Black community leaders, researchers, writers, cultural analysts, students, policy observers and international network builders.

Possible outputs
Diaspora profiles, identity essays, investment stories, cultural analysis, global African network features, diaspora policy notes and international community briefings.

How to Choose Your Track

Applicants should select the track that best reflects their current experience, strongest interest and likely contribution. You do not need to be an expert in every area. Aldrenor is looking for seriousness, accuracy, curiosity, discipline and commitment to high-quality African-global media and intelligence.

Ready to contribute?

Apply to join the Aldrenor Global Contributor & Intelligence Fellowship and help shape stronger African, Diaspora African, African-descendant and Africa-connected voices in global media.