Ghanaian Journalist Wins Prestigious Science Journalism Award

Celebrating Excellence in Environmental Reporting

Ghanaian investigative science journalist Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman has been honoured with the Best News Story/Feature category at the 2025 Africa Science Journalism Awards, recognising his powerful reporting on coastal erosion in Ghana. The award was announced at the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists held in Pretoria, South Africa, where the Science for Africa Foundation celebrated outstanding contributions to science communication across the continent. Usman’s work, which took four months of rigorous research and fact-checking and was supported by Dialogue Earth and Wits University, highlighted the urgent and human-centred effects of environmental change along Ghana’s coast. The accolade underscores the vital role of science journalists in strengthening public understanding of complex issues such as environmental degradation and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in reporting. Judges praised the investigative depth, scientific accuracy, and public relevance of his piece, demonstrating the impact of high-quality journalism in elevating critical discussions about climate and environmental challenges in Africa.

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