AFRIENERGY COMMS LAB 2026
AFRIENERGY COMMS LAB 2026
By Africa Energy Pulse
Applications are now open for the AfriEnergy Comms Lab 2026 — a four-week virtual intensive designed for early-career journalists and communicators across Africa.
This programme equips participants with practical, in-demand skills in energy and climate reporting, policy, governance, finance, and data storytelling through expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, and collaborative peer learning.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME MATTERS
Who will tell Africa’s energy story?
The future of Africa’s energy sector will not only be shaped by engineers, policymakers, and investors — but also by communicators who can simplify complex issues, ask the right questions, and tell compelling stories that help people understand change.
AfriEnergy Comms Lab is designed to help you become one of those storytellers.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Practical skills in energy and climate reporting
- Training in policy, governance, and energy finance
- Hands-on experience in data storytelling
- A portfolio of publish-ready work
- Opportunity to have your work featured on Africa Energy Pulse and partner platforms
- A certificate of completion
- Access to a network of like-minded communicators across Africa
WHO SHOULD APPLY
- Recent graduates (within the last two years)
- NYSC corps members
- Early-career professionals in journalism, communications, or related fields
PROGRAMME FORMAT
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Mode: Fully virtual (online)
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application via the link here
FINAL NOTE
If you’re ready to grow your reporting skills, strengthen your storytelling, and join a community of curious communicators shaping Africa’s energy narrative — this programme is for you.
Apply now and take your place in telling Africa’s energy story.
