Contribute to African Diplomats Network

Help shape the narrative of African diplomacy by sharing your insights, stories, and reports.

Whether you’re a journalist, researcher, diplomat, student, or engaged citizen, your voice matters. Contributors are encouraged to submit not only news articles, opinion pieces, and official statements, but also in-depth analyses, research forecasts, risk assessments, country intelligence briefings, and international infographics that shed light on complex global dynamics.

By contributing, you can become part of the AfricanDiplomats Network of Authors, Reporters, and Contributors—a growing community committed to informing, analysing, and enhancing the understanding of Africa’s diplomatic role on the international stage

Contributor Guidelines

Headline

Your headline should clearly reflect your article’s subject and be no more than 15 words.

Tagline

Include a short summary (maximum 180 characters) that will appear below the title. This should give readers a quick idea of your article’s focus.

Article Length

Your article should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words. Longer pieces are welcome for particularly complex or in-depth topics.

Structure & Readability

We recommend using clear subtitles throughout your article to enhance readability and structure.

Images

You may include one image to illustrate your article. Please ensure it is sized at 860×573 pixels.

  • Always provide appropriate image credits.
  • Only submit images you are authorised to share (your own or under a license that allows reuse).
  • We will not publish any image that infringes copyright.
  • We reserve the right to replace or omit images as needed.


Editorial Rights

We reserve the right to edit your article, including the headline, tagline, and structure, to ensure clarity, coherence, and alignment with our editorial standards and audience expectations.

Review Process

Submitting an article does not guarantee publication. Your proposed contribution will be reviewed by our editorial team, who reserve the right to publish or decline any submission without obligation to provide an explanation.

Author Biography

Please include a short biography (maximum 500 words) outlining your academic background, professional experience, and relevant expertise. You are welcome to add links to your social media profiles, personal website, or other platforms you contribute to.

Join Our Network

By contributing, you become eligible to join the AfricanDiplomats Network of Authors, Reporters, and Contributors—a collaborative platform for sharing impactful and informed perspectives on African diplomacy and international engagement.

Submission

All contributions should be sent electronically to our editorial team at editorial (at) africandiplomats (dot) com.

We look forward to reading your work and sharing your voice with a global audience.