A broadcast and investigative freelance journalist with expertise covering Middle East and Africa. Her works spans television, radio, podcasts, digital and print articles.

Best known for her work incisive political anaylisis migration crisis, transnational crime, environmental stories and maritime conflict, Elizia is respected for her ability to find the hidden angles and gain access where others fail..

Her vivid storytelling and ability to connect with people brings readers and audiences into the action, people have said they feel like they’ve actually met those she’s interviewed.

When not covering hard news Elizia Volkmann writes about travel, culture, food and wildlife.

She has worked for some of the world’s greatest news outlets including the BBC, Al Jazeera, Voice of America, The Times of London, The Guardian newspaper and Private Eye. She has also contributed expert analysis to think tanks.

Elizia speaks fluent French, Spanish and competant Arabic and can survive, order coffee and crack jokes in several other languages including Euskara.

To get in touch email her for live on air appearances and commissions please email her at:

elizia@eliziavolkmann.com