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Announcing $1 Million Fund for News Innovation

$1m Up For Grabs in African News Innovation Challenge. Africa’s first major contest designed to promote the development of digital media products and innovations is now accepting applications. African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC) will provide grants from $12,500 to $100,000 for the best projects aimed at strengthening and transforming African news media. The contest is modeled on the highly successful Knight News Challenge in the United States. Grantees will also receive technical advice,...

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