About Tomi Oladipo

Bio

Tomi Oladipo is a journalist and media consultant with nearly two decades of experience in international news and communications.

He is a news anchor and editor at Deutsche Welle, covering major international stories across politics, conflict, security and global affairs. Before joining DW in 2019, he spent 12 years with the BBC as a reporter, correspondent, producer and presenter across radio, television and digital platforms.

His reporting career has taken him across Africa, Europe and the United States, covering subjects ranging from political transitions and armed conflict to business, technology and social change. As the BBC's Africa Security Correspondent, he reported on tIslamist militancy across the continent, the civil war in South Sudan, and political transitions in Sudan and Zimbabwe. His investigative work has examined human trafficking networks between Nigeria and Europe, alleged police death squads in Kenya and conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan.

His work today spans global news and international affairs, drawing on his extensive experience covering African politics and security. Alongside broadcasting, he has contributed to international news planning, editorial strategy and the development of innovative approaches to journalism.

Over his career, Tomi has interviewed world leaders, policymakers, business figures, athletes and other prominent personalities. He has also provided geopolitical risk analysis and briefings to government departments, security agencies and international organisations. His reporting received the 2018 One World Media Radio Award, alongside nominations for the Future Awards and AIB Awards.

Alongside journalism, Tomi works with organisations and institutions on communications strategy, media training, policy advisory work and events. He has also built a specialist practice supporting footballers and other public talent with media strategy, PR and reputation.

He is a graduate of Daystar University and lives in Berlin.