Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2027 open for emerging African leaders

What happened

Three fellows will spend 12 months at AfDB in Abidjan, ECA in Addis Ababa or ITC in Geneva, with mentorship from each host institution's head. Applications close on 20 November 2026.

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.