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4,000 applicants, 23 selected as Elevate Africa unveils new fellowship class
April 2, 2026
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4,000 applicants, 23 selected as Elevate Africa unveils new fellowship class

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Key Points

  • Elevate Africa has selected 23 mid-career professionals from 18 African countries for its 2026 Cohort II Elevate Africa Fellowship.
  • This leadership program aims to strengthen capacity and drive sustainable development across the African continent.
  • The Fellows were chosen from over 4,000 applicants, underscoring the high demand for structured leadership development.
  • The 10-month fellowship includes intensive learning, mentorship, collaborative engagements, and partnerships with African Leadership University.
  • Participants, including one from Ghana, will join an alumni network focused on addressing Africa’s complex challenges and shaping policy, business, and social outcomes.

Why This Matters

This article is relevant to Ghana because one of its citizens, Jonathan Zobi, has been selected for the prestigious Elevate Africa Fellowship. This represents an opportunity for a Ghanaian professional to acquire enhanced leadership skills, build a continental network, and bring back valuable insights and capacity to contribute to Ghana's development and policy-making.

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