{"id":117430,"date":"2026-03-01T18:44:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117430"},"modified":"2026-03-01T18:44:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T18:44:30","slug":"ghanas-emmanuel-dogbevi-re-elected-vice-president-of-african-editors-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117430","title":{"rendered":"Ghana\u2019s Emmanuel Dogbevi re-elected Vice President of African Editors Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>2 Minute, 51 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><div>\n<p>In a defining moment for Ghanaian journalism on the continental stage, respected investigative journalist Emmanuel K. Dogbevi has been re-elected Vice President of The African Editors Forum (TAEF) for another two-year term, reinforcing his influence as one of Africa\u2019s leading voices in independent media. <\/p>\n<p>His election came at the forum\u2019s Bi-Annual General Meeting, held in Nairobi alongside the Africa Editors Congress in February 2026, where editors from across the continent adopted a reform agenda to strengthen journalism\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Council elections<\/h3>\n<p>The General Meeting conducted elections for the TAEF Executive Council for a two-year term. The following executives were elected.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Churchill Otieno (Kenya) \u2013 Re-elected President<\/li>\n<li>Emmanuel K. Dogbevi (Ghana) \u2013 Re-elected Vice President<\/li>\n<li>Sibusiso Ngalwa (South Africa) \u2013 Elected Secretary General (previously Treasurer)<\/li>\n<li>Jeannie Pao Olesitse (Botswana) \u2013 Elected Treasurer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dogbevi\u2019s re-election to the vice presidency builds on a three-decade career marked by fearless reporting, institution building and a steadfast commitment to public-interest journalism.<\/p>\n<p>He is the founding and managing editor of Ghana Business News, a platform he launched in 2008 that has become one of West Africa\u2019s most respected independent business news outlets. Before that, he honed his craft across major Ghanaian media houses, including Joy FM, Citi FM and The Independent, rising to production editor before striking out on his own.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also: The Africa Editors Forum honours Ghana\u2019s Kwame Karikari with Lifetime Service to Journalism Award<\/p>\n<p>His journalistic footprint spans critical issues from corporate accountability and anti-corruption to environmental harm and e-waste, with many of his investigations influencing public policy and legislative change. Notably, his early reporting on electronic waste helped drive Ghana\u2019s e-waste regulatory framework, underscoring how rigorous journalism can tangibly impact governance and public welfare.<\/p>\n<p>Dogbevi\u2019s commitment to excellence has earned him global recognition. In 2022, he was awarded the Christopher J. Welles Memorial Prize for Excellence in Business Reporting by Columbia University\u2019s Graduate School of Journalism, honouring a series of stories on financial corruption and natural resource exploitation that stood out for depth and impact.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also: Africa editors chart reform agenda and elect new executive council<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, he received the African Capacity Building Foundation Award at the AllAfrica Media Leaders\u2019 Summit for his reporting on capacity building in Africa \u2014 a reflection of his influence beyond Ghana\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" data-id=\"10032990278\"src=\"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ghana\u2019s Emmanuel Dogbevi re-elected Vice President of African Editors Forum\" class=\"wp-image-10032990278\" title=\"Ghana\u2019s Emmanuel Dogbevi re-elected Vice President of African Editors Forum\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-380x300.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-177x140.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-190x150.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-537x424.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-317x250.jpg 317w, https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1-55x43.jpg 55w, https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right Emmanuel, Sibusiso, Mathatha Tsedo (Founding President) Jeannie and Churchill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>His academic credentials include a Master\u2019s degree in journalism from Columbia University as a Knight-Bagehot Fellow \u2014 a prestigious fellowship for business journalists \u2014 and a Bachelor\u2019s degree in sociology from the University of Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond reporting, Dogbevi invests deeply in the profession\u2019s future. He is Executive Director of NewsBridge Africa, a non-profit dedicated to training journalists in investigative and business reporting.<\/p>\n<p>Through innovative initiatives like \u201cThe Journalism Hangout,\u201d he has mentored hundreds of emerging reporters across the continent, ensuring quality journalism remains at the heart of Africa\u2019s democratic development.<\/p>\n<p>His election as vice president at TAEF comes at a critical time as editors across Africa rally to fortify media freedom, improve policy engagement and advocate for journalists\u2019 safety in challenging environments.<\/p>\n<p>As Dogbevi assumes this continental leadership role, his journey \u2014 from a young editorial intern in Accra to a respected voice among Africa\u2019s editors \u2014 offers both inspiration and a blueprint for purposeful journalism in an era of transformation.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"booster-block booster-reactions-block\">\n            <div 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