The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2026, Africa

Fellowship Programs

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

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October 16, 2025

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Application process

Applications for the 2026 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are now open. Details and how to apply can be found at the following links:

Fellowships are open annually to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.

Eligibility criteria

  • National of an African country
  • minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • under the age of 40; or 45 for women with children
  • any additional criteria as set by the host.

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Oranisation Overview

Founded in 2006 by Mo Ibrahim and solely funded by him to this day, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation is a non-grant making, African organisation.

The Foundation is based on the belief that Africa, rich in resources and potential, has been held back by governance and leadership challenges that must be addressed to unlock its full prosperity.

The Foundation was established to define, assess, and enhance sound leadership and governance in Africa as key enablers of the continent’s progress, with a specific focus on Africa’s youth, as main stakeholders of their own continent.

Our mission

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is an African organisation providing an African voice on current global challenges, grounded in sound leadership and governance.

The Foundation provides data and data-led analysis to assess these challenges at the continental level, bringing together stakeholders from Africa and beyond, including Africa’s youth, to discuss potential solutions.

Our initiatives and programmes inform discussions, convene stakeholders, and foster Africa’s young leaders.