Politics & General News Correspondent, West & Central Africa

Political & General News Correspondent, West and Central Africa

This position is based in Dakar, Senegal.

Reuters is looking for an exceptional journalist to spearhead our coverage of the Democratic Republic of Congo whist contributing to the broader West and Central Africa file. Based in Dakar with frequent travel to Congo, the successful candidate will write fast, groundbreaking and insightful stories on a wide range of topics, including mining, politics, security and regional diplomacy.

Congo is one of the world's most turbulent countries, with a long history of conflicts that have drawn in its neighbours – most recently the advance of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the east this year. Congo is also a treasure trove of minerals, many of them essential for making modern gadgets, drawing acute interest from world powers including the United States.

In addition to reporting on Congo, the successful candidate will become familiar with the 22 other countries Reuters covers from its Dakar bureau and be just as comfortable covering coups as commodities data. For the right candidate, this is one of the most exciting jobs at Reuters.

About The Role

As Political and General News Correspondent, West and Central Africa at Reuters, you will:

• Be a self-starter who generates great ideas and writes with authority across the file.
• Work at speed, ensuring Reuters clients get the most important news first.
• Produce scoops and in-depth, revelatory features.
• Work closely with visuals colleagues and our network of stringers, many of whom work in French, to generate original and compelling multimedia content.
• Write clean, lively copy that sparkles.
• Be calm under pressure and a strong team player.
• Be willing to travel at short notice.

About You

To be a fit for the role of Politics & General News Correspondent, you will likely:

• Have demonstrable professional journalism experience.
• Have experience of working in Congo with a deep roster of Congolese and regional sources
• Have experience working in hostile environments and/or emerging markets (knowledge of commodities markets would be a plus).
• Have a strong track record of developing sources, breaking news and producing insightful features
• Be fluent in French and English. Other languages considered a plus.

• Have Multimedia Expertise

Please Note: Completed applications must be submitted by 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 1st October 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

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What’s in it For You?

At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
• Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
• Industry Competitive Benefits:  We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
• Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.

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