Diploma Program

What happens when you give young people the space, support, and confidence to turn their ideas into reality? At this year’s South African Ideas...

At ALA, we’re on a mission to transform the continent by developing a powerful network of young leaders, equipped to take on Africa’s most...

TEDxAfricanLeadershipAcademy 2025 challenged us to embrace complexity and find strength in contradiction. Under the theme “The Unspoken: Thriving in Contraction,” this year’s event delved into...

For two weeks, African Leadership Academy (ALA) had the privilege of hosting students from the World Leading Schools Association (WLSA) as part of an...

At ALA, we are passionate about developing leaders who inspire through both action and creativity. In January 2025, our ALApella team had the incredible...

At African Leadership Academy (ALA), we take pride in celebrating students who relentlessly pursue excellence and seize every opportunity to grow. Last December, two...

HOUSE! is more than just a student enterprise; it’s the pulse of life at the African Leadership Academy (ALA), building a vibrant community through...

As we continue to introduce the outstanding students in ALA’s Class of 2024, we’re thrilled to spotlight more young leaders who are driving innovation,...

Experience the highlights of Taalu 2024, ALA's annual opening ceremony, welcoming students from over 30 African countries. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Parade of Nations,...

In August 2024, we welcomed ALA’s 17th class to our campus. This class hails from 32 different countries across the continent, including our very...

Remarks by Emmanuel Njenga Wathiomo '23 (Kenya), Chairman of the ALA Student Government, at Taalu—ALA's Opening Ceremony. Good Afternoon. Wow. Just wow. We all deserve a view...

Remarks by Morounfoluwa Christine Oyadotun '23 (Nigeria), Chairlady of the ALA Student Government, at Taalu—ALA's Opening Ceremony. Just a year ago I sat in row...

We're thrilled to announce that African Leadership Academy students and alumni have been recognized by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations for their outstanding performance in...