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This bill establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a comprehensive United States government program to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Authorizing the Secretary of State to carry out the YALI program, which aims to support young African leaders through professional development, training, and networking opportunities in areas such as leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and public administration. 2. Directing the establishment of regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa to offer in-person and online training to young African leaders, as well as an online network to connect them with private and public sector leaders. 3. Requiring the implementation of a plan to monitor and evaluate the program's progress, ensure it promotes U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa, and report annually to Congress on its impact and recommendations for improvements. The bill aims to strengthen U.S. engagement with the next generation of African leaders, supporting their development and fostering stronger ties between the United States and Africa.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/965/all-info