Africa Back Story (ABS) is a public interest  independent investigative newsroom committed to exposing the truths that cut through power. We dig into the places where authority hides its secrets, cutting through influence, intimidation, and silence.

We tell the story as it is : unfiltered, unbound, and unafraid. Our work unsettles the quiet that protects wrongdoing, carrying the truth beyond borders, beyond censorship, and even beyond exile.

Based in Washington, D.C., we cross continents to expose challenges facing developing nations and the ripple effects those challenges  create across the Western world.

ABS specializes in bold, immersive, fact‑driven investigative documentaries, podcasts, and in‑depth reporting. Our undercover work and field based journalism bring audiences face to face with realities often hidden from public view.

Through fearless journalism, we collaborate with diverse talents to expose the most urgent and pressing  issues of our time.

We are committed to strengthening the future of journalism by training the next generation of journalists in ethics and new tools as the world of journalism continues to evolve.