UNDP African Academy for Women in Political Leadership 2026

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UNDP in collaboration with the African School of Governance (ASG), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Kigali, Rwanda 2026

Information

The UNDP African Academy for Women in Political Leadership 2026 is a four-week, fully funded continental programme designed to build the next generation of women who govern Africa. It combines virtual learning with a residential convening in Kigali, includes mentorship from senior African leaders, and covers political leadership, governance, and applied leadership practice.

Benefits

Fully funded participation including tuition, travel, and accommodation for the residential convening; mentorship from senior African leaders; exposure to leadership development curriculum

Eligibility

Applications are open to women who are currently holding, or credibly pursuing, elected or appointed political office anywhere in Africa.

Application

Nominations from government ministries, political parties, AU member state institutions, civil society organisations, or self-nominations supported by institutional endorsement; requires official nomination/endorsement, CV, and personal statement

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserUNDP in collaboration with the African School of Governance (ASG), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)

LocationKigali, Rwanda

Study level Early-career professional

Open toFemale citizen of an African Union Member State aged 21 or older at nomination

Agefrom 21 years

Political Science / International Relations Social Sciences

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