Deadline extended for CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2005

The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist of the Year aims to reinforce the importance of the journalist's role in Africa and to recognise and develop journalistic talent across all disciplines.

The competition is open to African professional journalists/technicians including African freelancers working on the continent for media organisations that are African-owned or principally based in the region or publish in Africa a publication which is targeted at an African audience for reception within Africa. As the competition strives to encourage freelance journalism throughout Africa, the judges welcome independent entries from African freelance journalists and technicians.

The judges will be looking for work which: