African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme 2026 | Fully Funded

African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme

Applications are now open to all eligible African youth for the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program for Youth. 

 

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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel costs during the training are covered by the program.

The training is applicable to all African youth who are affiliated with youth-led or youth-focused organizations.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 Abstract

  • Host: African Union
  • Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 
  • Category: Trainings 
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Travel
    • participation costs
    • Accommodation
    • Visa
  • Eligibility: African Countries
  • Deadline: February 27, 2026

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African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 Details

The African Union Commission (AUC), Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), through the African Governance Architecture – African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat, is planning to convene the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Citizens on Democratic Governance, Elections, and Pan-African Leadership.

The training programme is organized in line with Agenda 2063, Aspiration 6, which underscores that Africa’s development must be people-driven and anchored in the potential of its youth.

It also responds to the direction from H.E. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for PAPS, on identifying Youth Inclusion and Mainstreaming as the 2026 PAPS thematic priority.

Further guided by the AGA-APSA Citizens’ Engagement Strategy (CES), this direction seeks to ensure systematic mainstreaming of youth in democratic governance processes.

The programme seeks to enhance meaningful youth participation in political and electoral processes while equipping participants with advanced leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement skills.

Particular emphasis will be placed on African Union Shared Values instruments, notably the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) among others, as the central normative framework for promoting democratic governance in Africa.

The training is tentatively scheduled to take place in April 2026 (subject to change*) at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 Benefits

Selected participants will be fully covered by the African Union Commission in the following:

  • Travel
  • visa
  • accommodation
  • participation costs
  • No application or participation fee is required.

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African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 Requirements

Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Youth affiliated with youth-led or youth-focused organizations implementing initiatives related to youth participation, democratic governance, leadership, peace and security, or electoral processes, including prominent youth activists and leaders;
  • Youth representatives from national institutions, agencies, or civil society organizations working on democracy, governance, human rights, youth participation, leadership, or related fields;
  • Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of application;
  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to participate fully in the entire duration of the training programme;

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  • Applicants must commit to replicating or cascading the training within their communities or organizations upon completion;
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the 2024 Shanghai Government Scholarships, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Complete Application Form
  • Motivation Letter
  • Evidence of participation in youth driven organization 
  • Recommendation Letters

How To Apply for African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026

To apply for the African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Program 2026 , follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
  • Apply via the form provided below

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: February 27th, 2026


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