Developing Public Sector Leaders for Africa
Learn MoreFuture Africa was founded to enable long-term political and economic stability in Africa by entrenching a robust system of citizen collaboration with governments, and preparing future generations of high impact leaders for the public sector.
Our Programs
Future Africa Fellowship
A year-long learning experience that provides aspiring public sector leaders and social innovators with the knowledge, network and skills required to transform the African political economy.
Future Africa Ambassadors
A network of passionate youth leaders across the continent who lead advocacy projects and take action to sensitize local populations about active citizen engagement to build functional democracies.
Future Africa Forum
A quarterly seminar series through which current and former public sector leaders share perspectives about the continent’s growth trajectory, highlighting challenges and opportunities for development.
Future Africa was founded to enable long-term political and economic stability in Africa by entrenching a robust system of citizen collaboration with governments, and preparing future generations of high impact leaders for the public sector.
Our Model
My Vision for Africa's Future
Faith Abiodun – Executive Director
“Where are Africa’s passionate academics, analysts, enthusiasts, thinkers and doers gathering? Where is the underground bunker in which issues are being analysed?”
LATEST NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Through My Eyes: Zambia’s Democratic Elections
Zambia is currently experiencing what could be one of its biggest defining moments since the re-introduction of political pluralism in 1990. This is because to many Zambians this change of government feels like freedom, hope and an opportunity for them to raise their standards
Uganda’s Museveni Settles into Sixth Term with 7 Billion Shillings Inauguration
The issue in question is not the legitimacy of the election results. Why would a struggling economy with nearly 70 trillion Uganda Shillings (UGX) (21 billion U.S dollars) in debt spend 7 billion UGX (2 million dollars) to inaugurate the same president? Doesn’t every
Future Africa Fellowship: Re-Enacting the 2016/17 Gambian Electoral Crisis
Takunda Ushe reviews the re-enactment of the 2016/17 Gambian electoral crisis through a simulated Commission of Inquiry at the Future Africa Fellowship. He highlights the complexity of "the will of the people", as a prevailing factor in the actions of political players.
In Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, A Leadership Deficit Is On Full Display
Faith Abiodun discusses the case of political instability in Ethiopia which is at war within its own borders, Uganda which is experiencing its worst unrest in years, and Nigeria where a dishonorable campaign of retaliation against innocent citizens is being implemented.
Bring Back Our Boys – A Call to Action
Nteranya Sanginga and Tetsekela Michelle discuss the case of terrorism in Nigeria and the overwhelming need to effectively address the underlying socio-economic shortcomings that continue to motivate young men to opt into armed banditry and insurgency in Nigeria. How do we bring our boys
Yes, President Masisi, Kabila Must Go!
Hardly ever, even in the face of extreme crisis, has an African president called out another president, purportedly to maintain respect for sovereignty or to avoid the semblance of hypocrisy. But Botswana's 18-day old President Mokgweetsi Masisi bucked the trend by calling out Joseph
Making Sense of Uganda’s Presidential Age Limit Removal
Faith Abiodun discusses Uganda's Age Limit Bill that sent Parliamentary Legislators brawling in one of the nations most important buildings--the parliament. What is important, however, is the fact that the results of that chaos gave the President the opportunity to rule for life.
Editorial: Celebrating Ghana’s Satellite-Building Students
When it was reported on July 7th, 2017 that Ghana had successfully launched its first satellite into orbit, there was wild celebration among the more than 400 watchers present at the All Nations University College, Koforidua, Ghana, where three enterprising students had built the
Street Protests Are Dangerous, But Are They Effective?
Faith Abiodun analyses the effectiveness of street protests in a year that has been weighed down by the scourge of Covid-19. The year 2020 has been marked by an endless global stream of protests. How do we ensure that street protests in Africa are
5 Reasons (Almost) No One Votes for a Political Newbie
Of all the interesting incidents that accompany elections, there is always the emergence of new players into the political spectrum. However, most citizens tend to treat unfamiliar faces in politics with a very healthy dose of skepticism. Why so?
Is the African Diaspora Any Useful?
November 6, 2016 Tinashe Handina (Zimbabwe) The future of our beloved continent is in the hands of its people. Africans are at the end of the day, ultimately responsible for the trajectory of the continent. However, as we begin to think of the different
LATEST NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Through My Eyes: Zambia’s Democratic Elections
Zambia is currently experiencing what could be one of its biggest defining moments since the re-introduction of political pluralism in 1990. This is because to many Zambians this change of government feels like freedom, hope and an opportunity for them to raise their standards
Uganda’s Museveni Settles into Sixth Term with 7 Billion Shillings Inauguration
The issue in question is not the legitimacy of the election results. Why would a struggling economy with nearly 70 trillion Uganda Shillings (UGX) (21 billion U.S dollars) in debt spend 7 billion UGX (2 million dollars) to inaugurate the same president? Doesn’t every
Future Africa Fellowship: Re-Enacting the 2016/17 Gambian Electoral Crisis
Takunda Ushe reviews the re-enactment of the 2016/17 Gambian electoral crisis through a simulated Commission of Inquiry at the Future Africa Fellowship. He highlights the complexity of "the will of the people", as a prevailing factor in the actions of political players.
In Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, A Leadership Deficit Is On Full Display
Faith Abiodun discusses the case of political instability in Ethiopia which is at war within its own borders, Uganda which is experiencing its worst unrest in years, and Nigeria where a dishonorable campaign of retaliation against innocent citizens is being implemented.
Sign the Citizen’s Pledge
I am an African Citizen. I believe in the great potential of my country and continent to be a peaceful, prosperous and highly desirable place for all to live. I know that I have a responsibility to work with my fellow citizens for the future which I desire. I will not be a mere observer; I pledge to be an engaged, committed and productive citizen. Africa’s future is my future. Count me in!
