Mo Ibrahim Fellowship 2027 offers $100,000 stipend for African leaders

What happened

Three fellows will work for 12 months in the executive offices of the AfDB, ECA or ITC. Applicants must be African nationals with a master's degree, seven years of work experience and be under 40, or under 45 for women with children.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• Something has opened that was not open before — worth checking whether you are eligible.
• Useful if you are trying to explore opportunities.