Europe-Africa Summit: Portugal assists African journalists
This is according to a statement by the secretary-general of the African Press Organization (APO), Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard. The aim is to encourage African journalists to cover the summit, which takes place in the Portugese capital
He will be discussing the issue of assisting with travel costs on November 13 with Ian Barber, Chief of “Information and Communication” unit of the DG Development of the European Commission.
If you are an African journalist and you are interested in this offer, email
Only applications sent before 1200 on November 15 will be considered.
The Ministry for the Foreign Affairs of Portugal will cater for lodging and the shuttle from the place of lodging and the conference centre. All other expenses will be the responsibility of the journalist or his media.
About Carole Kimutai
Carole Kimutai is a writer and editor based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is currently an MA student in New Media at the University of Leicester, UK. Follow her on Twitter at @CaroleKimutai.
