JoyNews' Clinton Yeboah has been named a 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and OSINT Fellow. He is one of three Ghanaians selected among 13 fellows from across Africa. This honor recognizes his dedication to accurate reporting. The fellowship is in its eighth year.
This program focuses on strengthening verification and accountability journalism. It aims to combat the spread of false information. The training covers advanced fact-checking methods. It also includes Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques. OSINT helps journalists trace digital information responsibly. The fellowship is named after Prof. Kwame Karikari. He is a respected media scholar and press freedom advocate.
The Kwame Karikari Fellowship is a crucial initiative. It addresses the growing problem of information disorder in West Africa. Journalists learn vital skills to identify fake news. They also learn how to verify information through robust methods. This promotes reporting based on solid evidence. A recent study confirmed the program’s effectiveness. It significantly improves participants' investigative skills. This helps build stronger local fact-checking systems. It supports more trustworthy public discussions across the region.
Clinton Yeboah is an experienced broadcaster and writer. He has worked at The Multimedia Group Limited for over four years. His work spans Joy News TV, Adom TV, Joy FM, and Luv FM. Yeboah currently leads the disability and technology desk at Luv FM. His reporting has notably increased public awareness. It focuses on disability inclusion and human rights issues. He is a two-time Ghana Journalists Association award winner. He was also a finalist for the WAMECA 2025 awards. Yeboah also secured second place in the 2023 AIPS Young Reporters Broadcasting Awards for Africa.
Fellows will receive mentorship from experienced professionals. They will collaborate with experts in the field. The program will involve producing fact-checks and OSINT reports. Fellows also receive a monthly stipend. This support allows them to dedicate time to their work. Their contributions will significantly enhance credible information ecosystems. This fellowship is a key part of advancing media integrity in Ghana and beyond.