Africa Debate Cup

18/03/2026

*Call for Schools – Apply Now*

Schools across Lagos are invited to apply for the *ADC 2026 Summer Camp – Transforming Teaching, Empowering Minds (August 2026)*, convened by the Africa Debate Cup Foundation in partnership with the British Council.

Selected schools will participate in a five-day immersive experience featuring:

• Debate & Critical Thinking Challenges

• Leadership & Public Speaking Development

• Innovation & Problem-Solving Labs

• Inclusive Pedagogy Training (Teachers’ Track)

• Outdoor Leadership Challenges

• Music & Cultural Night

• Grand Awards Dinner & Finale

*Participation Requirements*

Schools applying should:

• Have active student participation in competitive debating or public speaking

• Demonstrate engagement in extracurricular leadership activities

• Nominate committed students and accompanying teachers

• Be willing to participate fully in all camp activities

• Uphold standards of discipline, teamwork, and respectful engagement

Spaces are limited and participation will be *selective.*

📩 Schools are invited to submit their application to participate. Link to apply is in our bio.

17/03/2026

The Africa Debate Cup is raising a generation that leads.

Preparation extends beyond the classroom.
Students step into industries.
Students meet experts.
Students listen to leaders.

The Africa Debate Cup organizational tour places students in spaces shaping the economy. Factory floors. Industry offices. Policy rooms. Each visit gives context for the arguments they present on stage.

Last year, students visited Cargill Ghana Limited, a leading cocoa processing company that sources beans directly from Ghanaian farmers and produces cocoa powder and butter for both local and international markets.

The theme focused on a key national asset:
“From farm to factory to fortune: what cocoa means to Ghana.”

This year raises the standard. Bigger stage. Broader impact. Stronger voices.

Register your school today:
https://africadebatecup.org/register.html

16/03/2026

What happens when young people are given a platform to think, speak, and challenge ideas?

Our Ibadan debate session captures the energy, courage, and intellectual curiosity that define the Africa Debate Cup. Through debate, students develop confidence, leadership skills, and the ability to think critically about real issues.

We believe Africa’s future leaders are already among us they just need the opportunity to find their voice.

What do you think debate teaches young people the most?

11/02/2026

Africa Debate Cup visited Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School in Accra-Ghana to review last year’s event and present the 2026 programme.

We engaged school leadership and students and gathered clear and practical feedback to strengthen delivery.

Africa Debate Cup moves forward with structure and clarity aligned with the Africa Debate Cup’s mission to empower young learners with exposure, confidence and the curiosity to explore beyond the classroom.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Africa Debate Cup team!

2026 is here. We're ready to amplify bold ideas, grow stronger voices and build Africa's future through dialogue, leadership and action. Thank you to everyone who made 2025 impactful. Let’s do more together.

25/12/2025

Wishing you peace, joy and love this holiday season. Merry Christmas!

26/11/2025

We're excited to announce a partnership with Afkar Printing and Publishing Company Limited, aimed at donating 5,000 copies of a 10-in-1 self-development values book to primary and junior secondary schools.

The books promote key values truthfulness, integrity, hard work, respect, and responsibility and we aim to gift all copies before the Christmas holiday.

We're inviting schools to apply to host this program. If you know a school in the South West region that would benefit, please share this with them.

Before applying, schools should secure the necessary internal approvals, as the required consents appear in Section 4 of the form.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/AYDzuvovRyd5EUSt5

Let’s work together to build values-driven young learners across the country.

13/11/2025

On November 6, 2025, the Africa Debate Cup team took students from Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School and Prospect International School on an exciting tour of Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate Ghana Limited where they explored how cocoa travels from farm to factory to become the products we all enjoy.

The day ended with powerful student presentations on the theme “From Farm to Factory to Fortune: What Does Cocoa Mean to Ghana?”

The experience was engaging, enlightening, and aligned with the Africa Debate Cup’s mission to empower young learners with exposure, confidence, and the curiosity to explore beyond the classroom.

A day of learning, exposure, and big ideas!

22/07/2025

Celebrating 40 years of impact and inspiration!

Wishing our esteemed Advisory Board member, Mrs Sola Adeola Sogebra a wonderful new decade ahead.

From guiding ideas to sparking change, you make every year count — and we can’t wait to see what this new chapter brings!

02/05/2025

Yesterday marked a remarkable milestone for the Africa Debate Cup initiative, as we successfully hosted an exclusive luncheon-a carefully curated gathering of distinguished executives, leaders and educators, united by a shared purpose: to shape the future by investing in Africa’s emerging leaders.

In an intimate and inspiring setting, we had the distinct honor of engaging with visionary industry leaders who share a powerful commitment to youth development and leadership across the continent. Together, we had the most thought-provoking conversation around nurturing young leaders—the dialogue was rich, honest, and forward-thinking.

We’re especially grateful to our esteemed guests, whose voices added depth, and whose presence affirmed the importance of this mission. Your belief in this cause continues to fuel our drive and strengthen our impact.

To the phenomenal Africa Debate Cup team, thank you for your hard work behind the scenes. Your passion and perseverance made this vision a reality.

This is more than an event—it’s a movement. One conversation at a time, we are building the future of African leadership.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
— Margaret Mead

 

18/01/2025

Invitation to Register for Africa Debate Cup 2025 Edition

Dear Esteemed Educators,

We are delighted to invite your institution to register for the 2025 edition of the Africa Debate Cup, where young minds across our schools will showcase their eloquence, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative experience once again! You can register your school using the attached link:

Registration Link: https://africadebatecup.org/register.html
Registration Deadline: February

We are inspired by a vision of an Africa where leadership and followership are driven more by intelligent thinking, communication, and action.