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The Bezos Scholars Program (BSP) and the African Leadership Academy (ALA) are excited to announce the 2026 cohort of ALA Bezos Scholars. The Bezos...

AllStaff 2025 brought together ALA’s staff and faculty from across Africa and around the world for two days of reflection, reconnection, and renewal. Centered...

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...

In a bid to tackle the enduring issue of load shedding, ALA has embarked on an innovative journey towards renewable energy solutions. Over the...

This is the third article in a series of five that reflects on the journey ALA’s Two Year Diploma Program over the last strategic...

ALA seeks to transform Africa by developing a powerful network of young leaders who will work together to address Africa’s greatest challenges. Our flagship...

BUILD-in-a-Box is a two-day entrepreneurial leadership camp that ignites the potential of African youth. Held during the summer break (June to August) across various African...

On September 15th, the Academy was filled with color, vibrancy, and music as we officially welcomed members of the Class of 2023 at the...

After a thorough global search process, Derek Smith has been appointed as the sixth Dean of the African Leadership Academy (ALA). He brings a...

We're thrilled to introduce some remarkable members of the ALA Class of 2023. This class consists of 125 young people from 34 countries. They...

On June 15th, 2023, ALA celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2021, filling the campus with overflowing joy. We bid farewell to these...

After a robust worldwide search process, we are delighted to announce that Mr. Derek Smith has been appointed as the sixth Dean of African...