News Release: International Consortium Of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Welcomes 10 New Members To Global Journalism Network

The new members hail from nine countries, including for the first time reporters from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Equatorial Guinea

Faces Of The New Members. Photo Credit: ICIJ

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is welcoming 10 new members to its global network, expanding the consortium to three new countries as the journalism nonprofit continues its mission to bring together journalists to tell stories that rock the world.

The new members hail from nine countries, including for the first time reporters from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Equatorial Guinea. All 10 journalists have previously partnered with ICIJ and its network on global investigations, from the Pandora Papers to Deforestation Inc., and bring a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to the consortium.

“ICIJ prides itself on working with the best investigators from all over the world, and our newest members are a testament to that philosophy,” said Executive Director Gerard Ryle.

“These are proven reporters who understand the power of investigative journalism to make real change in the world around us, and we’re looking forward to working with them on our future projects,” Ryle said.

ICIJ’s network now numbers nearly 300 members from more than 100 countries.

The new members earned their invitations through their journalistic integrity, collaborative spirit and track records of exposing corruption, injustice and inequality through powerful storytelling. Journalists are selected by ICIJ’s Network Committee, which is run by members from around the world who are elected by their peers.

“We reviewed the profiles of dozens of very good candidates, so we are very proud to introduce these new members, who have already shown that they are excellent reporters and just as important wonderful collaborators who will uphold the high standards of the ICIJ network,” said Francisca Skoknic, chair of the committee. “They’re joining a group of dedicated journalists who strive to make the world better with every story, and we’re excited to welcome them into our fold.”

The new members are:

Vyacheslav Abramov, Kazakhstan

Eldiyar Arykbaev, Kyrgyzstan

Joan Baxter, Canada

Andrés Bermúdez Liévano, Colombia

Stéphane Horel, France

Delfin Mocache Massoko, Equatorial Guinea

Hulda Miranda Picado, Costa Rica

John-Allan Namu, Kenya

Gloria Riva, Italy

Elizabeth Thompson, Canada