The Youth International Leadership Institute (YIL-Network) is proud to announce the successful signing of a partnership agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading and most awarded airline, in support of the Ignite Africa Conference 2.0.
The partnership, formalized through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), represents a significant step toward ensuring seamless international participation and strengthening continental collaboration for one of Africa’s most impactful youth and leadership conferences. Ethiopian Airlines will serve as the Official Airline Partner for Ignite Africa Conference 2.0. in Monrovia, Liberia from February 8th to 14th, 2026
As part of this collaboration, Ethiopian Airlines will provide exclusive travel benefits, including a 12% discounted airfare for registered international delegates, speakers, partners, and sponsors attending the conference. Participants will be able to access this benefit by booking their flights through Ethiopian Airlines using the official promotional code IAC26, within the designated conference travel period.
Speaking on the partnership, Amb. Francis Masaline, Founder and CEO of YIL-Network and Chairperson of Ignite Africa Conference 2.0, emphasized the importance of the agreement:
> This partnership with Ethiopian Airlines is a powerful statement of African solidarity and excellence. It reflects our shared commitment to connecting people, ideas, and opportunities across borders while supporting youth leadership, innovation, and sustainable development in Africa.”
Ignite Africa Conference 2.0 is a flagship annual initiative of YIL-Network, convening policymakers, United Nations agencies, development partners, civil society leaders, private sector actors, and youth innovators to advance solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Africa Agenda 2063. The conference serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue, partnership building, and action-oriented outcomes that place young people at the center of Africa’s development agenda.
YIL-Network extends its sincere appreciation to Ethiopian Airlines for their trust, partnership, and continued commitment to supporting transformative initiatives across the continent. This collaboration further strengthens the successful delivery of Ignite Africa Conference 2.0 and enhances access for participants from across Africa and the global community.
Delegates are encouraged to complete their registration and flight bookings early to benefit from the official airline discount.
Together, we connect Africa. Together, we ignite Africa’s future.
