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ALA Welcomes Dr. Acha Leke: Insights on Africa's Economic Transformation
As Term Two drew to a close, the African Leadership Academy community had the honor of hosting a special guest speaker, Dr. Acha Leke,...
How Learning Happens
This is the second article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA’s Two Year Diploma Program over the last strategic...
What should schools aspire towards?
This is the first article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA's Two-Year Diploma Program over the last strategic planning...
The Student Enterprise Program: Leadership in Practice
The Entrepreneurial Leadership program at ALA is designed to build the interpersonal and leadership skills that are essential for future agents of positive change....
Alumnus Barakaeli Lawuo's Extraordinary Journey to Virginia Tech
Barakaeli Lawuo' 20 (Tanzania) joined ALA in 2020 from Kibaha Secondary School in Tanzania. Even before joining ALA, Barakaeli had already established himself as...
New Dean Derek Smith Reflects on First Term at ALA
In September 2023, ALA welcomed its sixth Dean of the Academy, Mr. Derek Smith. Derek is a seasoned educator, having worked at schools across...
ALA Students Perform at COP 28 in Dubai
In December 2023, six ALA students and Ms. Louise Saunders (Head of Department, Creative Arts) traveled to Dubai to perform at the Zayed Sustainability...
ALA's 2023 Annual Report
ALA's 2023 Annual Report is here, and we are thrilled to share it with you. The stories in our report highlight the potential of...
Exploring ALA’s Unique Core Curriculum
Three classes – Entrepreneurial Leadership, African Studies, and Writing & Rhetoric – form the cornerstone of ALA's curriculum. This rigorous foundation equips young leaders...
Two ALA Alumni Named Schwarzman Scholars
Two ALA alumni, Hossam Hamdy Abdelfatah '13 (Egypt) and Souleymane Diallo '18 (Guinea), have been named Schwarzman Scholars. They join the ninth cohort of...
Four ALA Students Attend Africa Energy Week 2023
Four of our Year Two students had the privilege of attending the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Under...
ALA's Distinguished Guest Speaker Series Enriches ALA Community with Diverse Perspectives
Over the past two months, ALA has welcomed two remarkable individuals to our campus as part of our Distinguished Guest Speaker (DGS) Series. This...
ALA's Student Leaders in Action
Leadership at ALA extends far beyond traditional academic boundaries. Engaging within the ALA community means embracing opportunities to lead through service, entrepreneurship, and social...
