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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is a continental institute that seeks to address the short, medium, and long-term development challenges in Africa in a holistic and comprehensive manner. MINDS emerged out of the observation that development efforts in Africa have failed to meet expectations with respect to social, institutional and economic outcomes in comparison to other reg

ions of the world such as Asia. L'Institut Mandela pour les études de développement (MINDS) est un institut continental qui vise à adresser les questions sur les défis de développement en Afrique à court, moyen, et à long terme d'une manière holistique et globale. MINDS a émergé suite à l'observation faite que les efforts de développement en Afrique ont échouée à répondre aux attentes par rapports aux résultats sociaux, institutionnels et économiques en comparaison à d'autres régions du monde comme l'Asie.

20/06/2026

Today, on World Refugee Day, we honour the resilience, courage, and determination of millions of displaced people across Africa. 🌍️
Despite the challenges of conflict, climate change, and economic hardship, refugees continue to pursue education, rebuild their lives, and contribute to their communities. Their journeys remind us that talent, leadership, and potential know no borders.

At MINDS, we believe education is a powerful tool for opportunity and transformation. Through the MINDS Scholarship Program, we remain committed to expanding access to learning and leadership opportunities for young Africans across the continent.
Together, let us build an Africa where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

18/06/2026

🌍 Why study in West Africa?
From world-class universities and rich cultural heritage to vibrant cities and lifelong Pan-African connections, West Africa offers an educational experience that goes far beyond the classroom.
Through the MINDS Scholarship Program, scholars have the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience Africa from a new perspective.
Submit your application today: www.minds-africa.org

16/06/2026

Today, South Africa commemorates Youth Day in honour of the brave students of the 1976 Soweto Uprising who stood up against inequality and demanded access to quality education. Their courage became a defining moment in the country's history and a powerful reminder of the role young people play in driving social change.

Today, their legacy lives on in a new generation of young Africans who are leading through innovation, education, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and community action.
May we continue investing in the ideas, leadership, and potential of young people.
Because the future of Africa is not waiting to be built. It is already being shaped by its youth.

15/06/2026

We are proud to spotlight Patrick Godi, a MINDS Alumnus and political and security policy analyst based in Juba, South Sudan 🇸🇸 ✨️

Patrick is a peacebuilding and humanitarian practitioner currently serving as a member of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), where he contributes to the oversight of South Sudan’s revitalised peace agreement.

Through his participation in peace talks, national dialogue processes, and youth engagement platforms, Patrick works to ensure that young people are recognised as active stakeholders in discussions on governance, political transition, and peace implementation.

He embodies the spirit of the MINDS Alumni Network: leaders using dialogue, policy engagement, and public service to advance inclusive governance and sustainable peace across Africa.

12/06/2026

Africa is at a pivotal moment for democracy, governance, and civic participation.
Through the MINDS Elections and Governance Program, young Africans are equipped with the knowledge, networks, and platforms to engage meaningfully in democratic processes and leadership discussions.

As Africa's youth population continues to grow, their participation is not just important, it is essential to building accountable institutions and shaping the continent's future. Strong democracies begin with informed and engaged citizens.

10/06/2026

Thinking about studying in another African country? 🌍️ 🇳🇬🇬🇭🇸🇳🇨🇮
West Africa offers more than a degree. It is a region rich in culture, history, innovation, and opportunity. Through the MINDS Scholarship Programme, scholars have the chance to study at leading institutions, experience diverse cultures, build lifelong networks, and strengthen their Pan-African perspective.
From vibrant cities and welcoming communities to world-class universities and unforgettable cultural experiences, studying in West Africa is an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom.

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08/06/2026

We are proud to spotlight Mottee Prisheela, a MINDS EGP Alumnus and legal professional based in Mauritius 🇲🇺 ✨️

She currently serves as a Civil Status Officer at the Prime Minister’s Office and is the Founder and President of the Raise Brave Girls Association, advancing gender equality, policy advocacy, and leadership empowerment.

Through sustained awareness campaigns and policy engagement, Prisheela has contributed to bringing menstrual health into public debate in Mauritius. Her advocacy has supported conversations around free sanitary pads and menstrual leave, helping position menstruation as a matter of dignity, workplace rights, and gender equality.

She embodies the spirit of the MINDS Alumni Network: leaders using their expertise to challenge social norms, influence policy discussions, and create more inclusive societies across Africa.

07/06/2026

On African Border Day, we reflect on the importance of regional integration, free movement, and stronger connections across the continent. Borders should not divide Africa’s potential, but rather serve as bridges for collaboration, trade, culture, and shared progress.
As we continue building a more connected and united Africa, it is essential to strengthen partnerships, encourage cross-border exchange, and create opportunities that empower Africans beyond geographical boundaries.
A united Africa is built through connection, cooperation, and collective vision. ✨

05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we are reminded that the future of Africa and the world depends on how we protect and preserve our environment today.
From climate action and sustainable development to innovation and responsible leadership, every effort towards protecting our planet matters. As young African leaders continue to shape the continent’s future, environmental sustainability must remain at the centre of the conversations and solutions we build together.
Together, we can create a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come. 🌱✨

04/06/2026

At MINDS, the journey doesn’t end at graduation, it evolves. 🌍
All scholars transition into the MINDS Alumni Network, becoming lifelong ambassadors of the organisation and its vision for Africa.
Across sectors and regions, alumni continue to collaborate, lead, and contribute to advancing the MINDS agenda within their respective contexts. Through tailored engagements and activities, the network strengthens connections, fosters cross-border collaboration, and amplifies collective impact across the continent.
Because leadership doesn’t stop with a degree, it grows through community.
🔗 Learn more: www.minds-africa.org

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Investment Place, Block C, 10th Road, Hyde Park
Johannesburg
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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27113250501

Website

http://www.minds-africa.org/

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