The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa) has announced that President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles will be the recipient of this year’s Africa Freedom Prize. President Ramkalawan is being honoured for his exemplary leadership in advancing democracy and freedom, aligning with the Foundation's core values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law across Africa.

The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted in partnership with the African Leadership Academy (ALA), the event will celebrate liberalism, democratic governance, and freedom on the African continent.

A central theme of the ceremony is intergenerational co-leadership, fostering collaboration between established and emerging leaders to secure a democratic and prosperous future for Africa. The event will include discussions aimed at promoting dialogue on how leaders of different ages can work together to address Africa’s most pressing challenges. President Ramkalawan will travel to South Africa to accept the award and engage in these dialogues.

In his absence, Vice-President Ahmed Afif will assume the President's duties and responsibilities.

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