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Dr. Amel Karboul began with a specific moment: 2am on April 18, 2009, in Germany. She had just given birth, was battling a postnatal infection,...

At ALA, leadership often shows up in unexpected places. Sometimes, it starts in a kitchen. Eric Wambugu is a young chef and entrepreneur from Kenya...

At ALA, some journeys come full circle. Lehlabile first came across the Academy as a high school student, visiting campus for the first time and...

Across the continent, young Africans are full of ideas, creativity, and a strong desire to improve their communities. What often stands in the way...

As the Class of 2023 graduated on June 19, 2025, we took a moment to look back—literally. A few Year 2 students were invited to...

At the African Leadership Academy’s Class of 2023 graduation, student speaker Kazaina Akofa Makena Senanu delivered a deeply personal, honest, and inspiring message, one...

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

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...

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...

The Entrepreneurial Leadership program at ALA is designed to build the interpersonal and leadership skills that are essential for future agents of positive change....

African Leadership Academy’s Global Scholars Program is not your ordinary summer camp. A truly global program aimed at young aspiring leaders from all over the world,...