Gabriel Baglo is a leading voice in African media development and strategic communication. A journalist by training, he brings over 30 years of experience advancing press freedom, inclusive storytelling, and public interest journalism across the continent. From 2003 to 2017, Gabriel served as Director for Africa at the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), where he helped shape national media ecosystems, led campaigns for journalist safety and freedom of expression, and partnered with governments and civil society on governance, transparency, and access to information. He has trained thousands of journalists in ethical reporting, media accountability, and gender-sensitive journalism across more than 40 countries. Gabriel also played a key role in the African Platform on Access to Information, contributing to the UN’s recognition of the International Day for Universal Access to Information. At Ehonconsulting, Gabriel leads a team dedicated to designing context-driven communication strategies, producing compelling content, and amplifying voices that are too often unheard.