The YALI Act of 2026 establishes a comprehensive government initiative under the Secretary of State to develop leadership capacity among young Africans aged 18-35 through professional training in business, civic engagement, and public administration. The program includes the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which brings African leaders to the U.S. for 6-week leadership institutes, at least four regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa providing year-round training, annual summits, and ongoing alumni support networks. The initiative emphasizes partnerships with private sector organizations to expand networking and funding opportunities while targeting areas such as entrepreneurship, public administration, and peace and security. The Secretary of State must submit implementation plans within 180 days and provide annual progress reports, with the entire program scheduled to sunset after five years of operation.
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