4,000 applicants, 23 selected as Elevate Africa unveils new fellowship class
Elevate Africa has announced the selection of 23 mid-career professionals for the 2026 Cohort II of its Elevate Africa Fellowship. The Fellows were selected from a pool of over 4,000 applicants, with more than 700 completing the application process.
The Fellowship was founded by Their Majesties, Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Atuwatse III. The selected Fellows come from five regions: East, West, Southern, North and the Indian Ocean. The Media and Communications Officer of Elevate Africa, Blessing Collins Igrubia, said "Cohort II represents a continuation of our commitment to identifying and supporting leaders who are not only excelling in their respective fields but are also dedicated to contributing meaningfully to Africa's development in practical and measurable ways."
The 10-month Fellowship will feature intensive learning sessions, mentorship, collaborative engagements, and partnerships with African Leadership University. Fellows will become part of an alumni network. The initiative is focused on building a pipeline of leaders.
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Elevate Africa has selected 23 mid-career professionals for its 2026 Fellowship program. Drawn from over 4,000 applicants across 18 African countries, the selected fellows will participate in a leadership programme - but what will they learn?
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