YALI Act of 2023

This bill codifies the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) as a formal U.S. government program. It authorizes annual fellowships for African leaders aged 25-35 to participate in U.S.-based leadership training (including the Mandela Washington Fellowship) and establishes at least four regional leadership centers across sub-Saharan Africa for ongoing professional development in business, civic engagement, and public administration. The program requires annual congressional reports on progress and impacts, with implementation ending after five years. Directly affecting young African leaders (ages 18-35 for regional centers) in business, civic leadership, and governance, it provides structured training, networking, and technical assistance to strengthen U.S.-Africa partnerships.