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’s leading voices in independent media.

His election came at the forum’s 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’s future.

Executive Council elections

The General Meeting conducted elections for the TAEF Executive Council for a two-year term. The following executives were elected.

• Churchill Otieno (Kenya) – Re-elected President
• Emmanuel K. Dogbevi (Ghana) – Re-elected Vice President
• Sibusiso Ngalwa (South Africa) – Elected Secretary General (previously Treasurer)
• Jeannie Pao Olesitse (Botswana) – Elected Treasurer

Dogbevi’s 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.

He is the founding and managing editor of Ghana Business News, a platform he launched in 2008 that has become one of West Africa’s 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.

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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’s e-waste regulatory framework, underscoring how rigorous journalism can tangibly impact governance and public welfare.

Dogbevi’s 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’s Graduate School of Journalism, honouring a series of stories on financial corruption and natural resource exploitation that stood out for depth and impact.

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In 2024, he received the African Capacity Building Foundation Award at the AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit for his reporting on capacity building in Africa — a reflection of his influence beyond Ghana’s borders.

His academic credentials include a Master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University as a Knight-Bagehot Fellow — a prestigious fellowship for business journalists — and a Bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Ghana.

Beyond reporting, Dogbevi invests deeply in the profession’s future. He is Executive Director of NewsBridge Africa, a non-profit dedicated to training journalists in investigative and business reporting.

Through innovative initiatives like “The Journalism Hangout,” he has mentored hundreds of emerging reporters across the continent, ensuring quality journalism remains at the heart of Africa’s democratic development.

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’ safety in challenging environments.

As Dogbevi assumes this continental leadership role, his journey — from a young editorial intern in Accra to a respected voice among Africa’s editors — offers both inspiration and a blueprint for purposeful journalism in an era of transformation.