James Okafor covers politics, elections, and government oversight from Washington, D.C., where he has worked since 2016. He previously reported on the African Union and peacekeeping missions from Nairobi for an international news agency. James graduated magna cum laude from Howard University with a degree in political science and holds a postgraduate diploma in investigative journalism from the University of the Witwatersrand. His coverage of campaign-finance disclosure was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists, and he has contributed analysis to broadcast outlets across three continents. He is committed to original sourcing: his stories routinely cite primary documents, on-the-record interviews, and verifiable public records.