7 June 2026 — Monrovia, Liberia Official launch announcement by ADAFP President Mmusi Maimane — Pan-African Campus Opening
Established 2026 · Monrovia, Liberia

ADAFP Leadership Training Academy

Pan-African Campus · Strategic Framework 2026–2030

« Train the Leader. Strengthen the Movement. Advance the Continent. »

40 Member Organisations
22 African Countries
4 Working Languages
5 African Regions
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Building Africa's Democratic
Leadership Pipeline

The ADAFP Leadership Training Academy is ADAFP's principal instrument for human capital development — permanently headquartered in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia. Our mission is to identify, train, and mentor the next generation of African liberal and democratic leaders, with a special focus on youth and women.

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Leadership Development

Competitive fellowship and mentorship programmes for emerging political leaders, activists, and civil society professionals across ADAFP member countries.

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Multilingual Training

All flagship programmes delivered in ADAFP's four working languages — English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese — ensuring no African leader is excluded.

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Political Education

Modules on liberal democratic theory, governance, economic policy, campaign management, constitutional law, and pan-Africanism.

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Gender & Youth Parity

At least 50% female participation in all Academy programmes, with a dedicated youth leadership track for participants aged 18–35.

English Working Language
Français Langue de travail
العربية لغة العمل
Português Língua de trabalho

Four Pathways to
African Leadership

Programme 01

ADAFP Fellows Programme

6 months · Residential · Monrovia

Flagship residential fellowship for 30 fellows per cohort from ADAFP member countries. Covers liberal democracy, governance, campaign strategy, and economic policy.

Starting Q1 2027
Programme 02

Women's Leadership Track

3 months · Intensive · Monrovia

Dedicated intensive for 20 women political leaders per cohort, with priority to underrepresented regions. Mentored by senior ADAFP women leaders.

Starting Q2 2027
Programme 03

Youth Democracy Bootcamp

2 weeks · Hybrid · Ages 18–35

Intensive programme for 40 activists and student leaders per edition. Covers advocacy, media literacy, civic engagement, and community organising.

Starting Q3 2027
Programme 04

Online Short Courses

Self-paced · Digital · All Languages

Self-paced digital modules on electoral law, public speaking, policy writing, and digital campaigning. Open to all ADAFP members and partners.

Launching Q4 2026

From Announcement
to Full Capacity

7 June 2026

Official Launch — Phase 0

Public announcement by President Mmusi Maimane in Monrovia. Confirmation of Director-General Eddie D. Jarwolo. Launch of Academy website and press release in four languages.

Jul–Q3 2026

Academy Operational — Phase 1

Legal registration in Liberia. Office establishment in Monrovia. Appointment of core staff. MoU with University of Liberia and ECOWAS partners. Launch of online short courses.

Q4 2026–Q2 2027

First Cohort Selected — Phase 2

Curriculum development for all four programme tracks. First cohort of Fellows Programme announced. Women's Leadership Track admissions open. Academic Council constituted.

Q3 2027–Q4 2028

Full Programme Delivery — Phase 3

First residential Fellows cohort in Monrovia. Inaugural Youth Democracy Bootcamp. Women's Leadership Track first cohort. Continental alumni network launched.

2029–2030

Full Capacity & Scale — Phase 4

Scale cohort sizes. Expand to second intake per year for bootcamp. Establish permanent campus infrastructure. Begin transition toward endowment-funded sustainability.

Start Your Leadership
Journey Today

Apply for one of our fellowship programmes or access your online courses through the ADAFP Academy Learning Management System.

Open to 22 Member Countries

Applications welcome from all ADAFP member party affiliates and civil society partners.

Fully Multilingual Platform

Access courses and materials in English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese.

Certificates Issued by ADAFP

Jointly endorsed certificates upon successful completion of any programme track.

Youth & Women Priority

50% guaranteed female participation. Dedicated tracks for leaders aged 18–35.

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