28/04/2026
The UNDP African Academy for Women in Political Leadership 2026 for emerging women political leaders (Fully Funded to Kigali, Rwanda)
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026 https://tinyurl.com/4pamhv4n
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the African School of Governance (ASG), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), today opened applications for the inaugural cohort of the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership, a continental programme designed to build the next generation of women who govern Africa.
Thirty women will be selected for a fully funded, four-week blended programme combining virtual learning with a residential convening in Kigali. Nominations are now open to government institutions, political parties, AU member state bodies, and civil society organisations across all five African regions.
Eligibility
Female citizen of an African Union Member State
Aged 21 or older at the time of nomination
Demonstrated active engagement in political leadership or political ambition
Formal endorsement from a government institution, recognised political party, or relevant political authority
Commitment to full participation in the programme and to post-Academy alumni engagement and peer mentoring
Benefits
All programme costs, including tuition, travel, and accommodation for the residential convening, are fully covered for selected participants.