
The Fort Institute commemorates its six‑year milestone this April, emphasizing the continent‑wide leadership gap that hampers Africa’s development. The organization outlines its core tenets—service, integrity, excellence, and responsibility—as a response to systemic governance challenges. It unveils CIRCLES, a new BOLT Programme initiative that creates a leadership‑development community for African youth. Nigerians aged 15‑35 can join or launch a Circle, with expressions of interest due by 16 April 2026.

The Bridgr newsletter curates a diverse set of 2026 scholarships, fellowships, internships, and competitions, linking young professionals to opportunities across Africa, the Middle East, and global markets. Highlights include the CIRCLES leadership community, Sahara Graduate Programme, Airtel‑3MTT NextGen Fellowship, Nestlé...