From citizen journalism to unfiltered reports on the ground, I-Witness54 is where the regular person becomes the reporter. It is the citizen-powered news platform under 54Connects, amplifying voices from every corner of Africa.
I-Witness54 is the frontline of truth, where patriotic citizens step up to report stories of public interest, what they see, when they see it. No scripts. No spin. Just raw, real, unfiltered stories that matter. Whether it’s wrong doings, celebrations, crises, power outages, breakthroughs, or policy failures; if it impacts the people, it belongs on I-Witness54.
Because sometimes, the guy on the street sees more than the cameras ever will.
So whether you're holding a smartphone or just speaking the truth you’re not just watching history happen… you’re reporting it.
Be bold. Be the voice.
Be an I-Witness for 54Connects.
We are not just covering the news.
We are the news.
Simple, secure, and effective in just four steps
You witness something newsworthy - a local event, incident, or untold story
Capture video, audio, or images with your phone. Raw and real is what we want.
Use our secure submission form or I-Witness app. Add context: What happened? Where? When?
Our editorial team reviews your content, verifies it, and shares it on 54Connects platforms, credited to you or anonymously.
Your safety and privacy come first. You control what details are shared publicly.
Because Africa Deserves to Tell Its Own Stories.
Mainstream media often overlooks or misrepresents events happening across the continent. I-Witness flips the script; giving the mic, lens, and narrative back to the people living the experience.
From Congo to Cape Town, Lagos to Lilongwe – you are the reporter.
And the world is watching.
Become an I-Witness54 Contributor
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