Thank you for your interest in The Africa Standard. We welcome feedback, news tips, press enquiries, partnership proposals and other messages. Below you’ll find clear, professional contact points and submission guidelines designed to protect sources, respect privacy, and keep our journalism accurate and accountable. All contacts and submission channels operate in accordance with our editorial standards, corrections policy, and applicable laws.

Editorial contacts

• General newsroom inquiries: newsroom@africastandard.com
  
• News desk / breaking news: breaking@africastandard.com
  
• Feature commissioning / pitches: features@africastandard.com
  
• Corrections & clarifications: corrections@africastandard.com
  
  • To request a correction or report an error, please include a link to the story, a short description of the issue, and any supporting evidence. We aim to acknowledge receipt within 48 hours and publish corrections as appropriate.

News tips & source protection

We prioritize the safety and confidentiality of sources.

• Secure tips / whistleblower submissions: tips@secure.africastandard.com
  
• PGP public key (for encrypted submissions): —–BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK—– [insert key/fingerprint here] —–END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK—–
  
  • If you need to share sensitive documents, use our PGP key or our secure upload portal. Please note: sending material by unencrypted email may not be secure.
    
• Anonymous tips: You may submit anonymously via our secure web form (link) or Signal at +[country code][number] (if provided). We do not require a name, but providing contact information may help us verify important details.
  
• Guidance for sources: If you are a confidential source, state your confidentiality request clearly. Our journalists will discuss how we will protect your identity and any limitations.

Press, media & partnership enquiries

• Media relations / press releases: press@africastandard.com
  
• Partnerships & content syndication: partnerships@africastandard.com
  
• Sponsorship & branded content: commercial@africastandard.com
  
  • We keep editorial content and commercial agreements distinct. All sponsored content will be clearly labeled in accordance with industry best practice and global disclosure standards.

Advertising & commercial enquiries

• Advertising sales: adsales@africastandard.com
  
• Programmatic or display ads: ads@africastandard.com
  
• Classifieds & job postings: classifieds@africastandard.com

Legal, rights & privacy

• Legal / takedown requests: legal@africastandard.com
  
  • For copyright takedown notices (DMCA-style or local equivalent), please include: the full URL(s) of the allegedly infringing content, a description of the copyrighted work, your contact information, and a signed statement of good-faith belief. We respond to valid notices promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
    
• Rights & permissions (reuse of content): rights@africastandard.com
  
  • To request permission to republish or reuse our content, include the exact content you want to use, where it will appear, and the publication date.
    
• Privacy & data protection: privacy@africastandard.com
  
  • For requests related to personal data, access, correction, or deletion, include your contact details and the nature of the request. We comply with applicable data-protection laws and describe our practices in the Privacy Policy.

Careers & internships

• Careers / recruiting: careers@africastandard.com
  
• Freelance submissions: freelance@africastandard.com
  
  • Please include a CV, samples of published work, and a short pitch describing the pieces you propose. We respond to qualified applicants; due to volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

User-generated content & submissions policy

We accept user-submitted photos, videos, and eyewitness accounts, subject to editorial review.

Before you submit

• Only submit content you own or have permission to share. By submitting, you confirm you have the necessary rights and grant The Africa Standard a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish the material in all formats and media (unless otherwise agreed).
  
• Do not submit content that violates privacy rights, promotes violence, or contains illegal material. We will not publish content that breaches our ethics, legal obligations, or platform standards.
  

How to submit

• Use our submission form (link), or send attachments via encrypted email or our secure upload portal. For large files, use the secure upload link and reference your email.
  

Release & consent forms

• If submissions include identifiable private individuals (including minors), we may require written consent from the subject or their legal guardian before publishing.

Corrections, clarifications & complaints

• How to report an error: Email corrections@africastandard.com with the article link and a clear explanation. Attach supporting documents where available.
  
• Our corrections policy: We publish corrections and clarifications promptly when we verify an error. Significant errors are corrected both in the article and with a visible correction note. Retractions are issued in cases of seriously misleading information that cannot be corrected.
  
• Editorial complaints: If you believe our reporting breached our editorial standards, please send a detailed complaint to ombudsman@africastandard.com (or editorial@). We aim to investigate and reply within a reasonable timeframe.

Accessibility & inclusive communications

We are committed to making our site accessible. If you require information in an alternative format (large print, audio, etc.), please contact accessibility@africastandard.com and we will make reasonable efforts to assist.

Social media & newsletter

• Official Twitter/X: @AfricaStandard (replace with actual handle)
  
• Official Facebook: facebook.com/AfricaStandard
  
• Instagram: @AfricaStandardMedia
  
• Newsletter / Alerts: Subscribe at africastandard.com/newsletter
  
  • Our newsletter includes opt-in choices for topic-specific updates. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Physical address & hours (if applicable)

• Head office: 3B, Kano Crescent, Agbara Estate, Ogun State, Nigeria
• Office hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00–17:00 (local time)
  
  • For urgent newsroom enquiries outside business hours, email breaking@africastandard.com and include “URGENT” in the subject.

Safety, ethics & editorial standards

The Africa Standard follows internationally recognized journalism standards, including:

• Verification of sources and claims before publication;
  
• Clear labeling of opinion, analysis, and sponsored content;
  
• Protection of vulnerable sources and compliance with privacy laws;
  
• A transparent corrections policy; and
  
• Compliance with platform and search-engine news policies (no hate speech, no disinformation, and no unlawful content).
  

We may refuse or redact material that is illegal, promotes violence, or fails to meet editorial standards.

Response time & workloads

We strive to acknowledge emails within 48 business hours. Response times may vary depending on the volume and nature of requests. If you do not receive a reply in a timely manner, resend with “FOLLOW-UP” in the subject line.

Emergency & verification for other newsrooms

• Newsroom verification / press credentials: verification@africastandard.com
  
  • If you represent another news organisation and need to verify an Africa Standard journalist, please email verification with the journalist’s name, story link, and ID. We do not accept third-party requests without explicit consent.

Final notes & legal disclaimers

• The above contact addresses and procedures are governed by our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (links).
  
• For legal notices or formal communications, please use the Legal contact above and include full contact details and a statement of the issue.
  
• The Africa Standard reserves the right to refuse publication or to redact content that breaches legal obligations or our editorial policies.