Partnering for 1 Billion #WorkLifeReady Futures!   At the Generation Unlimited Global Leadership Council held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly - hosted with the Government of Qatar and Qatar Fund for Development - leaders joined together to chart a bold path forward to unlock livelihoods for the over 1 billion young people entering the labor market over the next decade.   Co-chaired by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande, the Council brought together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, development partners, and youth changemakers, all focused on connecting young people to skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship.   The discussion focused on what we need to do now, to deliver impact at scale through public–private partnership, youth-led innovation, and sustainable financing.   Grateful to all the leaders who are driving this mission forward including H.E. Mia Amor Mottley, Hon. Dickon Mitchell, H.E. Josephine Lagu Yanga, H.E. Kashim Shettima, Hon. Randeep Sarai, Hon. Lesego Chombo, Alexander De Croo, Christian Klein, Aiman Ezzat, Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Christina Williams, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Larry Madowo, Akeem Chandler-Prescod M.A (Dist), and all GenU partners who are ensuring the largest generation of young people in history is #WorkLifeReady.   Watch the highlights and read more: https://lnkd.in/eqtNnfuM

Imagine by 2030 the population of youth in Africa and what we can achieve when empowered with quality education, relevant skills, technology, and leadership training will unlock Africa’s greatest transformation yet. Young people already make up 70% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population, and by 2030, we will represent 42% of all new global workforce entrants. These numbers aren’t just statistics they are a call to action. A call for investment in our ideas, our leadership, and our future. Remember, We’re not the leaders of tomorrow; we’re the leaders of today, shaping our communities and driving the Sustainable Development Goals through action. This Africa Youth Day, let’s celebrate our strength, amplify our voices, and continue building a continent that thrives on innovation, inclusion, and integrity Because the future doesn’t wait and neither should we. #AfricaYouthDay Emerging Public Leaders of Sierra Leone Emerging Public Leaders Opportunities for Youth Fefegula Robert Penelope Mawson Ibrahim Franklyn KargboGlobal Youth Network for Empowerment and Development African Union Youth Division Youth Leaders and Young Professionals

A Defining Moment in Humanitarian Leadership Yesterday’s 15th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture and Pan-African Humanitarian Leadership Award by the Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) drew national media attention with several news stations capturing the historic gathering of humanitarian leaders and changemakers. This coverage reflects a growing recognition of IHSD’s impact in shaping Africa’s humanitarian and social development landscape. #IHSD2025 #HumanitarianLeadership #DrPrinceOriga #IHSD #LeadershipInAction #ServeHumanity #PanAfricanLeadership

How can we rebuild public trust in our institutions to strengthen democracy and governance across Africa? AL for Governance, in partnership with Afrobarometer, invites emerging African leaders within the Africa Career Networks community to participate in the 2025 Sector Challenge under the theme: Building Public Trust in Institutions for Better Governance. This challenge is an opportunity to explore innovative and evidence-based approaches that can enhance transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance. Participants will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, guided by researchers and practitioners from Afrobarometer, to co-create practical solutions that respond to one of the continent’s most pressing governance challenges. Through this experience, participants will deepen their leadership and problem-solving skills, engage in meaningful dialogue, and gain visibility for their ideas among sector experts shaping Africa’s governance landscape. Applications are now open! Access the application directly through your ACN portal. #ALforGovernance #Afrobarometer #ACN #Governance #PublicTrust #Leadership #Accountability #YouthLeadership #InnovationForAfrica

Top 6 Longest-Serving African Presidents Africa has witnessed leaders whose time in power stretches across generations. From Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s remarkable 45 years in Equatorial Guinea to Paul Kagame’s 25 years in Rwanda, these six presidents have collectively ruled for more than two centuries. Their leadership has outlasted global shifts, new constitutions, and countless elections — but it raises one important question: why do so many African leaders hold on to power for so long? Let’s look at the facts: • Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (Equatorial Guinea) – 45 years since 1979 • Paul Biya (Cameroon) – 42 years since 1982, now Africa’s oldest sitting president at 91 • Denis Sassou Nguesso (Republic of Congo) – 40 years in total (current term since 1997; also ruled from 1979–1992) • Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) – 39 years since 1986 • Isaias Afwerki (Eritrea) – 32 years since 1993 • Paul Kagame (Rwanda) – 25 years since 2000 Longevity in leadership can bring stability, but it also has its downsides. Many of these countries have not seen the level of economic transformation one might expect after decades of consistent rule. Long stays in power often limit innovation, block new voices, and slow the kind of reform that young, forward-thinking leaders could bring. Africa is the world’s youngest continent — over 60% of its people are under 25 — yet the average age of its presidents is nearly four times that. Could the continent benefit from a new generation of leaders? Leaders who understand the digital era, embrace global collaboration, and drive inclusive growth? This isn’t about rejecting experience or wisdom. It’s about balance — keeping what works while allowing space for renewal. Africa’s progress depends on leaders who can adapt, inspire, and empower. Governance must evolve to match the energy, creativity, and ambition of its youth. In the end, the real issue isn’t simply how long leaders stay in power — it’s what they do with that power. Africa deserves leadership that transforms potential into progress, fosters accountability, and builds opportunities that reach every generation. #Leadership #Africa #Governance #YouthEmpowerment #PoliticalChange #Innovation #Development #AfricaRising

Young people are often misunderstood. Their passion is mistaken for aggression, their silence for passivity, and their balanced approach for a lack of seriousness. When they engage in leadership spaces, they are seen as too young or inexperienced; when they do not, they are told they are not ready to lead. It is time we move beyond these narratives. Youth leadership is not a vision for tomorrow — it is a reality today. As we gather in Nairobi for the Second AACC Youth Conference, I look forward to engaging with fellow young leaders, sharing perspectives, and building stronger networks for a more resilient and peaceful Africa. Read more about ongoing efforts to advance Youth, Peace, and Security at Läkarmissionen / LM International, the link in the chat. #YouthLeadership #PeaceAndSecurity #AACCYouthConference #ResilientAfrica #YouthParticipation #AfricamyHome Josephine Sundqvist, PhD Anders Jacobsen christine njeru Andreas Zetterlund Frederic Daudon Björn Hummerdal Isabella Caesar Olsson Habib Said Kukundakwe Derrick Muyunga Brian Läkarmissionen / LM International Nickson Nzioki Albert Ssimbwa Doreen Avi Gloria Mafole

Wike Blames Africa’s Underdevelopment on Poor, Transactional Leadership. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised what he described as the dominance of transactional and mediocre leadership across Africa, blaming it for the continent’s persistent underdevelopment despite its vast resources. Read the full story in the comment.

At the ADEA 2025 Triennale in Accra, Ghana, I had the opportunity to present evidence from UNICEF’s Global Evaluation of Teacher Development, highlighting three critical levers for strengthening teacher systems across Africa: ✨ Empowering middle-tier leadership to mentor and support teachers effectively. 💡 Embedding teacher welfare and professional voice at the core of quality improvement. 🌍 Harnessing digital platforms as accelerators for inclusive, system-wide CPD. Together with insights from UNESCO-IICBA on national CPD and leadership standards, the message was clear: Africa has the models and the evidence of what works – what remains is institutionalization within national frameworks and accountability systems. Mervi Hakoniemi Kouamé Kouman Aimé Saliou Sall Sophie Salomon Veronicah Wangui Shem Bodo Olang Collins #ADEATriennale #TeachersCPD #FoundationalLearning #UNICEF #UNESCOIICBA

🌍 A New Era of Accountability A new generation is reshaping expectations of governance. As Mpho Moletlo Kgosietsile (FCG) Kgosietsile, Managing Director of Wise Leadership (Pty) Ltd. from Botswana, observes, young people today are unafraid to take risks and ready to demand results from their leaders. With growing political awareness and the power of social media, governments now operate with the knowledge that their mandate can expire if they fail to deliver. Search "Mpho Kgosietsile CCGI Global Conference" on YouTube to watch the full clip. #CCGI #CorporateGovernance #CaribbeanGovernance #Leadership #Youth #Accountability #Democracy #GovernanceInAction

Project HZiQZ: The iSPECIAL Mobility Ecosystem and Strategic Resilience Securitization [ #Google #Gemini #AI #Feedback to #Settlor : ( " #Global #Frontiers #Trust #Fund ") and ( " #DALIFA #Trust #Fund " ). Executive Summary: The Resilience Investment Thesis C & A Tours & Travel Operators Limited (Hertz Uganda), hereinafter "the Enterprise," commands a formidable strategic position within the high-end corporate transport and logistics sector in East Africa. However, this potential has been consistently undermined by a hostile commercial environment characterized by deliberate market manipulation, corporate collusion ("business cannibalism"), and vulnerabilities to white-collar crime, which has resulted in a multi-billion investment meltdown. The Solution is Securitization for Resilience. Project HZiQZ is not a typical refinancing; it is a strategic maneuver utilizing Whole Business Securitization (WBS) and Intangible Asset Securitization (IAS) to create a financially and legally segregated structure. This structure will quarantine core cash flows, finance the development of the proprietary iSPECIAL Mobility Ecosystem, and deploy a Triple-Pronged Strategy of defensive market tactics to ensure long-term stability and hyper-growth across the AfCFTA zone. Take a Dive! ⬇️ Curated Repository Links: 🔗 Document – https://lnkd.in/eZpRZVAp 🔗 Webpage – https://lnkd.in/eRz6Pxew [ Project HZiQZ: Interactive Investment Pitch ] 🔗 Infographic – https://lnkd.in/erzrqxBu [ Project HZiQZ: The Resilience Investment Thesis ] 🔗 Quiz – https://lnkd.in/eig_ZHuK [ Project HZiQZ : Core Concepts ] 🔗 Flashcards – https://lnkd.in/eNMdNZgp [ Project HziQz: Key Concepts ] 🔗 Audio Overview – https://lnkd.in/eCceKj-3 [ Whole Business Securitization as a Shield : Hertz Uganda's Financial Defense Against Corporate Cannibalism ] SUPPLEMENT/ CURATED REPOSITORY Government of Uganda Government Citizen Interaction Centre (GCIC Uganda) Parliament of Uganda Judiciary Uganda Uganda Local Governments Association (ULGA) Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) Uganda Communications Commission Ministry of ICT & National Guidance ICT Association of Uganda National Information Technology Authority-Uganda Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology Women In Technology Uganda National ICT Innovation Hub MTN Uganda MoMo from MTN UG Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Uganda UGANDA SECURITIES EXCHANGE HiPipo CEO East Africa Magazine The Publicist East Africa AmCham Uganda British Chamber of Commerce Uganda French Chamber of Commerce Uganda - FCCU Harvard University Harvard Law School University of Oxford Northeastern University Makerere University REPOSITORY iSPECIAL MOBILITY ECOSYSTEM LINK: https://lnkd.in/dQeAywjs https://lnkd.in/eGStDrY7