Pitches wanted (African governments) | $100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: THE LIBERALIST

Deadline: 15 May 2025

For our upcoming issue at The Liberalist, we’re exploring the gap between what African governments say and what they leave out. Our theme, “The Governance Gab: What African Governments Won’t Tell You,” is about exposing the untold truths, the uncomfortable facts, and the everyday realities behind official narratives.

We want well-told stories or sharp analyses that help readers understand why things aren’t working and what works but not talked about.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR PITCHES FROM:

• African journalists, writers, researchers, and analysts

• Non-Africans with deep knowledge of Africa’s socio-economic and political governance.

YOUR PITCH COULD EXPLORE QUESTIONS LIKE:

• Why doesn’t economic growth translate into real opportunities for ordinary people?

• What policies are harming more than helping—and why aren’t we talking about it?

• Who’s really benefiting from the current system?

• What programs or ideas are actually working—but being ignored?

• Why is corruption so normal?

YOUR SUBMISSION CAN BE:

• Reported features (1,200–1,500 words)

• Deep analysis or commentary (1,200–1,500 words)

• Personal essays grounded in experience and insight

• Country or issue-based investigations

TO PITCH, SUBMIT: 

• A 300-word pitch explaining your idea, how you’ll approach it, and why it matters

• A short bio (just a few lines is fine)

• Two writing samples (links or attachments)

Deadline: 15 May 2025

Payment: $100

IMPORTANT DATES:

• 15 May: Pitch submissions deadline

• 20 May: Acceptance notification

• 1 June: Essay submission

• 5 June: Feedbacks

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://theliberalist.org/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: The Liberalist is a pro-freedom magazine that publishes journalism focused on individual liberty, free markets, and limited government. It features essays, reported features, and commentary covering topics such as governance, press freedom, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on African contexts. The publication aims to amplify underrepresented voices and explore bold perspectives on freedom and justice. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Governance, Human Freedom, Economy

• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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