I emailed Jermaine about this--apparently SSA alternates are ranked in one list. I take this to be good news, depending on where you are in the list (though FB does not disclose this info or the number of alternates on the list). It opens up more possibilities I think...Good luck!!
Ghana Alternate
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Does anyone know how the alternate status works for SSA? I am an alternate for a full grant to Uganda. Does that mean I am on a list specifically for Uganda and must wait for someone from Uganda to decline their offer, or is there a general list of alternates for all of SSA so if someone going to Kenya declined I could be offered their spot?
I am emailed Jermaine yesterday regarding the timeline for SSA applicants and this was his response:
"Hello XXXX,
I hope to have the final set of approvals that I'll need to notify you and the other recommended candidates for Sub-Saharan Africa in the next week or two-and certainly no later than the end of this month.
I can't give you a more specific timeframe than that, but hope this is still helpful.
Regards,