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Developing the next generation of African leaders. At African Leadership Academy we define the future of education through our ground breaking programs.

We are shaping tomorrow by developing young leaders with the courage to think differently, to break boundaries, to lead teams and enable positive change. We design programs that reflect all we know about how leaders are developed. Our programs mould thinkers with the capacity to act; they create strong networks and offer access to transformative opportunities; they challenge students to practice a

nd commit to continuous innovation and improvement. Our programs continue over the course of a lifetime. Education at ALA is not about a grade, it is about a way of life. We seek young leaders who commit each day to authoring the future they desire for themselves and for others.

09/09/2026

With more than 30 African countries represented on campus at any given time, and students from 47 countries having called ALA home since we opened, Taalu is a celebration of the cultures, stories, languages, and traditions that make our community so special.

This year’s theme, Homecoming, invites us to return to those roots while recognising that we do not return as the same people. Like the seasons, we come back changed, carrying what has shaped us while continuing to grow.

We do not have to choose between being rooted and growing. Our roots are what allow us to grow.

As we look back on the energy and memories from last year, we’re getting ready to come together once again.

Taalu 2026 is coming... stay tuned!

08/09/2026

Your ALA journey starts here🌍

Starting at a new school can come with plenty of questions, from finding your way around campus to making new friends, getting involved, and making the most of everything ALA has to offer.

To help incoming students settle in, we asked our Year 2 students to share the advice they wish they had when they first arrived. We’ve brought their tips together to help new students find their feet, build community, and make the most of life at ALA from day one.

You also won’t have to navigate it all on your own. Our Year 1 students are supported by mentors and Hall Leaders who are there to help you settle in and find your community.

If you’re interested to be part of the next cohort, applications for the ALA Class of 2027 are open! Take the first step towards an experience that could shape your future!

https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/

04/09/2026

Our community gathered for ZAHA 2026, a celebration of the culture of research and inquiry we work hard to nurture at ALA.

Students presented on various topics, including Food as Medicine, exploring the intersection of nutrition and health, and The Degradation of Safety Alignments in LLMs, which unpacked critical questions in AI safety.; and read live from their work featured in News Decoder publications.

Applications for the ALA Class of 2027 are now open. If you know a young leader with the curiosity and courage to belong in a room like this one, encourage them to apply!

https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/

02/09/2026

Every year, the Global Scholars Program at ALA (GSP) welcomes young leaders from around the world to our Johannesburg campus for a transformative summer experience rooted in social entrepreneurship, design thinking, and ethical leadership.

Students between the ages of 13 and 19 develop practical skills in innovation and problem-solving while building lasting friendships across cultures.

Whether through our eighteen-day Engage Africa program or our ten-day Explore Africa program, participants leave equipped with the tools, confidence, and global perspective needed to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

31/08/2026

For Fahd, ALA was a journey of stepping outside his comfort zone, building deeper connections, and discovering new possibilities through a community made up of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

From making new friends to taking on leadership opportunities and trying things he never thought he could, his experience was shaped by the people who encouraged him to grow!

Ready to discover what you’re capable of? Apply to ALA and become part of a community that will challenge, inspire, and help you grow.

https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/

27/08/2026

This year's graduation student speaker, Njoki Njoroge '24 from Kenya, brought to the stage a box of small objects, each tied to a person who shaped her ALA journey.

She reflected on the lifelong bonds she built, reminding the graduating class that their growth was never a solo act.
"Mtu ni watu. A person is people."

These are the words Njoki left us with. We are not extraordinary alone. We are extraordinary through community.

As the Class of 2024 steps into the world, they carry that lesson with them: find the people worth being extraordinary with!

26/08/2026

For Leonah from Zimbabwe & South Africa, ALA became more than a place to learn, it became one of the most transformative experiences of her life!

Now pursuing her undergraduate studies in Sociology and Anthropology in India, Leonah reflects on her time at ALA as a stepping stone towards the future she is building today.

Could ALA be the beginning of your own transformative journey? Apply today!

https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/

25/08/2026

Leading with purpose🌍

From representing young people on the United Nations Adolescent and Youth Advisory Group to engaging in diplomatic debate and policy negotiations through Model African Union, Ramou is turning her passion for youth advocacy into meaningful action.

Driven by a commitment to inclusive leadership, governance, and multilateral cooperation, Ramou is developing the skills to help shape the conversations and decisions that will define Africa’s future!

20/08/2026

"You cannot fully plan your life. You can only keep trying to become ready for when it asks something of you."

These are the words of Dr. Amel Karboul, this year's graduation speaker, urging the Class of 2024 to keep serving before they feel ready, and to let their ambition reach toward something that will outlast them.

She traced her own journey back to a 2am moment in 2009, when a letter to a magazine editor set off a chain of events that led her from Germany to serving as Tunisia's Minister of Tourism, and asked the graduates to be awake enough to answer when their own 2am moment comes.

Watch the full speech on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

19/08/2026

At ALA, our work is rooted in a simple belief: when we invest in the right people and give them the environment to thrive, their impact can extend far beyond themselves.

Our Theory of Change captures the thinking behind that work and our commitment to developing leaders who can create lasting change across Africa and beyond🌍

Could you be one of them? Apply to ALA and take the first step towards creating the change you want to see. Apply today!

https://www.africanleadershipacademy.org/apply/

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