Analysis, Opinion, Journalism, Essays, Interviews

African Arguments

African Arguments relaunched in April 2026. Official write-for-us: they prioritise writers of African descent based on the continent, but are open to anyone who meets the standard. They have a limited budget and prioritise paying African journalists based in Africa. Fees vary. Average piece about 1,000 words.

🟢 Currently accepting Verified 2026-09 Researched by BRYME Editorial Desk.

The docket

The nine things that decide whether a pitch is worth sending. Every answer below is either taken from the publication’s own guideline or computed by BRYME from the 304-publication desk. Where the publication does not say, the docket says so instead of filling the gap in.

Payment: Fees vary — not a published fixed rate
Length: Average about 1,000 words; longer if exceptionally well written
Who can submit: Open internationallyThe guideline states no geographic restriction. Diaspora writers are explicitly welcome.
Reading period: Not yet assessedBRYME has not recorded a reading period for this market from its guideline page. That is our gap rather than the publication's silence: it does not mean the window is open, and it does not mean there is none. Read the guideline linked on this page before you send.
Response time: If no reply after a week, assume it is not a fit. They aim to answer emails in 2–4 working days.
Simultaneous submissions: Not statedThe guideline does not address simultaneous submissions. BRYME records that as silence rather than assuming a yes: if you are sending the same piece to several publications, say so in your cover letter and withdraw it everywhere the moment it is taken.
AI policy: Not statedThe guideline is silent. BRYME records that 138 of the 304 publications on this desk do restrict AI-assisted work, so silence here is not permission — ask.
Rights: StatedPublished under a Creative Commons licence that allows non-commercial republication with attribution and a link, text unchanged, free to read.
Experience: Not statedThe guideline sets no experience requirement. BRYME records that as silence, not as a welcome — a first-time writer is not excluded, but nor are they invited.

What this record does not tell you

This publication leaves 4 of the nine questions unanswered. BRYME publishes that gap instead of filling it — a generated answer would look complete and cost you a pitch.

Reading period — no window recorded yet, so check the guideline before you pitch rather than assuming it is open.
Simultaneous submissions — the guideline leaves this open, so declare it in your cover letter rather than assuming.
AI policy — assume disclosure is expected unless the editor says otherwise.
Experience — look at what kind of writer this publication normally publishes before you pitch; its guideline does not say.

Record last human-checked 2026-09-06. Sources listed at the foot of this page. This record holds no figure BRYME could compare, so no ranking appears above it. Where a rate is quoted per word, it is never ranked against a flat fee.

Quick facts

Payment: Fees vary — not a published fixed rate
Word count: Average about 1,000 words; longer if exceptionally well written
Submission: Email a pitch or a draft
International writers: Yes
Status: 🟢 Currently accepting
Last verified: 2026-09

🟡 Research only. BRYME has researched this opportunity but has not yet submitted to it. Nothing here should be read as a claim of acceptance, publication or payment.

What this publication wants

This is BRYME's summary of the publication's focus — not a copy of their website. Type of writing: Analysis, Opinion, Journalism, Essays, Interviews. Official guideline: African Arguments guidelines.

Topics, themes and styles they look for

Original angles on African politics, social issues, economics, development, gender, environment, culture — a story, not a topic.
Clear, evidenced, engaging writing for a pan-African, non-specialist audience.
Pitch or full draft. Tell them who you are, why now, how you will report it, and why you are the person.
April 2026 official relaunch: contact africanarguments@soas.ac.uk.

Subjects they avoid

Vague general pitches.
Do not treat payment as guaranteed. Do not invent a naira or dollar fee.
Do not submit the same piece to both the main site and Debating Ideas.

Key requirements

Email africanarguments@soas.ac.uk
Who you are, why now, reporting plan, clips if you have them

Who can submit

Official: they prioritise writers of African descent based on the continent, but are open to articles from anyone who meets their editorial standards. Payment priority is separately stated as African journalists based in Africa.

Rights

Published under a Creative Commons licence that allows non-commercial republication with attribution and a link, text unchanged, free to read.

AI policy

Not stated in the guideline

How to write for them

Official requirement: always follow the publication's own guideline exactly.

BRYME's practical advice: write for the publication's audience, use a clear structure, keep paragraphs short, lead with a specific angle, and confirm the word count before submitting. These are practical suggestions — they are not the publication's official rules.

How to pitch

Where a pitch is required, this is the general pattern BRYME recommends — always adapt it to the publication's guideline.

Research the publication and read several recent pieces.
Choose a specific idea that fits their beat and audience.
Write a concise subject line naming your idea.
Introduce yourself in one or two lines (who you are, where you publish).
Explain the proposed piece in a short paragraph — angle, structure, length.
Say why it fits this publication.
Include 2–3 relevant clips or links.
Close professionally and thank them for their time.
Send through the official channel only.

Open Last verified 2026-09-06 Official submission page

Accepting submissions now, with no stated closing date.

Track this pitch

How to submit

Email a pitch or a draft

Apply through the official channel below. BRYME only records submission destinations it has verified.

Official guideline: opens the publication guideline (new tab)
Submission: Email a pitch or a draft
Submission email: africanarguments@soas.ac.uk

What the guideline asks you to prepare

Read https://africanarguments.org/write-for-us/.
Email africanarguments@soas.ac.uk with a pitch or draft.
Debating Ideas is separate: debateideas@africanarguments.org.

Safety note. Never pay to submit your work. A legitimate publication does not ask writers to pay a fee or provide identity documents to be considered. If you are asked to, do not proceed.

What happens after submission

Expected response: If no reply after a week, assume it is not a fit. They aim to answer emails in 2–4 working days.

If the publication does not state a response time, BRYME records that it is unknown. A follow-up is generally reasonable after a couple of weeks; if there is still no response, treat that as a likely non-acceptance rather than a rejection. Acceptance is normally communicated by the publication. If they accept, they will tell you exactly how to submit the final piece and, for most, how and when payment is made.

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BRYME publishes its working, not just its conclusions. Last human check: 2026-09.

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