JournalismAI Strategy Lab 2026 for African Journalists and Media Professionals

JournalismAI Strategy Lab 2026 for African Journalists and Media Professionals

Brief Description

The JournalismAI Strategy Lab, previously known as the JournalismAI Academy, is a no-cost, five-week online programme designed for journalists and media professionals across Africa. Developed by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) team and supported by Google, this initiative helps newsrooms move beyond basic experimentation with AI in journalism to make deliberate, informed decisions about integrating new tools. Whether you are working in North Africa, Southern Africa, or anywhere in between, this programme brings together a cohort of up to 20 participants for expert-led masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and peer learning. If you want to build a concrete action plan for your newsroom and navigate the unique linguistic, resource, and editorial realities of the continent, this opportunity is built for you.

Name of Host Institution

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (supported by Google)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a journalist or media professional working in a newsroom in Africa.
• Demonstrated fluency in English.
• Capacity to take learnings back to your organization as an editor, senior journalist, product lead, or founder of a small independent outlet.
• Open to all career stages, roles, and newsroom sizes (no coding or technical background required).
• Must be formally employed by or affiliated with a news organization (freelancers are not eligible).

Deadline

Applications close on 29 November 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT.

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Yes, the programme is completely no-cost for selected participants.

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Q: How many participants are chosen for each cohort?

Each edition brings together a cohort of up to 20 participants from across Africa.

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Participants are expected to dedicate about 5 hours per week across the five weeks, including two live sessions and an individual assignment.

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