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This bill establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), a comprehensive U.S. government program designed to support and develop young leaders and entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative aims to build capacity among African youth aged 18-35 through various programs, including the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which brings promising African leaders to the United States for leadership training and networking opportunities. The bill mandates the creation of at least four regional leadership centers in Africa to provide year-round training in business, civic leadership, and public management, and establishes an online network to connect young leaders. The program will offer professional development, training, and networking opportunities focusing on areas such as leadership, entrepreneurship, public administration, human rights, and peace-building. The Secretary of State will be responsible for overseeing the initiative, with a requirement to submit an implementation plan within 180 days of the act's enactment and annual reports to Congress detailing the program's progress, impact, and potential improvements. The bill emphasizes the strategic importance of investing in young African leaders to promote economic growth, improve governance, counter extremism, and strengthen U.S.-Africa relations. The YALI program is set to operate for five years, with the potential to expand to additional North African countries and create reciprocal exchanges between U.S. and African young leaders.

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