African Union Commission (AUC) Launches 2026 Fully Funded Continental Youth Capacity Building Programme

An open call for applications has been issued by the African Union Commission (AUC)—specifically via its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS)—for the 2026 African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Youth. Operating through the Secretariat of the African Governance Architecture and the African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA), this program is designed to demonstrate the organization's ongoing dedication to advancing democratic governance throughout Africa.