Establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative, a State Department program that offers training, fellowships, and networking to young leaders in sub-Saharan Africa, and requires reporting to Congress on its progress.

Official title: YALI Act of 2025

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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Introduced 10-JUL-2025

Referred 10-JUL-2025

Approved by committee 13-MAY-2026

Key points

Directs the Secretary of State to run the Young African Leaders Initiative, focusing on business, civic engagement, and public administration for young leaders in sub-Saharan Africa
Requires the Mandela Washington Fellowship to include fellows aged 25 to 35, with a six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. educational institution
Directs USAID to set up at least four regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa offering in-person and online training for leaders aged 18 to 35
Requires an implementation plan within 180 days of enactment and annual reports for five years, with the program ending five years after enactment

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) Cosponsors · 21

■ 17 D■ 4 R

17 Democrats

4 Republicans

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