A pan-African executive leadership programme for mid-career professionals, focused on strengthening institutions and advancing leadership across Africa.
12/08/2026
The first TAL cohort will bring together leaders from 12 countries across a wide range of sectors.
That diversity is not incidental. It is central to how the program works.
When a policymaker from East Africa, a corporate director from West Africa, and a social entrepreneur from North Africa or Southern Africa sit in the same room, the learning changes.
What shifts when leaders stop learning in silos?
10/08/2026
TAL is not designed around exchanging business cards.
It is designed around exchanging ideas, challenging assumptions and working through real problems together. The cohort is part of the method. And this year, the first cohort is taking shape.
A joint programme by The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Institute for Development Studies-University of Nairobi and the Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar.
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07/08/2026
A leadership programme should do more than introduce new ideas.
It should challenge how participants think, strengthen how they make decisions and influence how they lead in practice. Through academic learning, peer exchange, reflection and applied group work, TAL gives experienced professionals and leaders room to examine familiar challenges from new perspectives.
Applications may be closed, but the TAL journey is only beginning.
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Applications are now closed, and the selection process is underway.
The TAL team will review submissions and begin shaping the first cohort of professionals who will take part in this pan-African leadership programme, developed jointly by the University of Cape Town, UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar and the Institute for Development Studies-University of Nairobi .
More updates will follow soon.
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03/08/2026
Applications for the first Transformative African Leadership cohort are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply, reflect on their leadership journey and share their ambitions for Africa’s future.
The response reflects a growing demand for leadership development that is grounded in Africa’s realities and strengthened by collaboration across countries, sectors and institutions.
We look forward to sharing the next chapter of TAL.
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31/07/2026
Today is the final day to apply for the 2026 Transformative African Leadership cohort.
TAL brings together experienced professionals from across Africa for a ten-month leadership journey grounded in African realities, pan-African collaboration and learning that can be applied in practice.
Do not miss the opportunity to join the first TAL cohort. Take the next step. Complete your application today: www.taljourney.com
29/07/2026
Only two days remain to apply for the 2026 Transformative African Leadership cohort.
TAL is designed for experienced professionals from government, business, civil society and academia who want to strengthen their leadership practice, broaden their pan-African perspective and contribute more effectively to Africa’s development.
The programme is convened by four leading African universities – The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, UM6P - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Morocco, the Institute for Development Studies-University of Nairobi and the Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar in Senegal.
Applications close on Friday, 31 July 2026.
Complete your application today: www.taljourney.com
28/07/2026
Congratulations to Ms Paschalin Mbenge Basil of the Institute for Development Studies-UoN at the University of Nairobi on the publication of her opinion piece in TRT Afrika.
Her insightful article explores how Ubuntu can help shape the collaborative, values-driven leadership Africa needs, an approach at the heart of TAL.
Read the article here: https://www.trtafrika.com/english/article/a30e3c8be4aa
TRT Afrika - Ubuntu: The leadership Africa needs now In an increasingly integrated Africa, Ubuntu is no longer simply a cultural ideal. It is becoming a practical guide to how progress is achieved.
Leadership capable of transforming Africa must be able to cross boundaries. It requires leaders who can work across institutions, sectors and countries, bringing different perspectives together to address complex challenges.
In this video, Prof Cheryl Hendricks, Director of The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, reflects on the leadership Africa needs and the thinking behind TAL.
Applications for the 2026 TAL cohort close this Friday, 31 July.
Apply now: www.taljourney.com
24/07/2026
Action matters. So does reflection.
TAL creates space for professionals to learn from experience, test their thinking and strengthen the judgement needed to lead in complex environments.
Applications close in one week. If you have been considering TAL, this is the moment to apply.
Learn more at www.taljourney.com