ALU and Dalberg Explore Africa’s Workforce Future in the Age of AI
On May 14, the African Leadership University (ALU), in partnership with Dalberg Advisors, hosted an experiential convening on Shaping Africa’s Workforce in the Age of AI, bringing together leaders, educators, employers, policymakers, and students to engage with one of the continent’s most pressing questions: how Africa prepares its people to lead in a world increasingly […]
ALU Achieves First-Ever Top Employers Institute Certification
The African Leadership University (ALU) has achieved its first-ever certification under the Top Employers Institute (TEI), marking an important milestone in our continued commitment to ethical employment practices and employee experience across our growing pan-African ecosystem. Globally recognized as a benchmark for people-centered employment standards, the Top Employers Institute evaluates organizations across areas including recruitment, […]
ALU Welcomes Over 240 Students to the May 2026 Cohort
The African Leadership University (ALU) welcomed more than 240 students to its May 2026 intake through a week of orientation activities designed to introduce students to the university’s learning environment, community, and leadership culture. Known as the Abanqobi cohort, derived from the isiZulu word for “those who conquer” or “victors”, the incoming students participated in […]
Inside Laikipia: Learning Conservation by Doing It
Climate and conservation are no longer defined solely by urgency. Increasingly, they are being shaped by opportunity, as new models, technologies, and businesses emerge across the continent and beyond. People are no longer asking whether these challenges matter, but who is prepared to work within them. The Laikipia Field School offers one answer. Set in […]
ALU Hosts Continental Delegates for Model United Nations Conference
From 12–16 April, the African Leadership University (ALU), in collaboration with Babcock International Model United Nations (BIMUN), hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, bringing together over 300 participants from across the continent. The conference convened secondary school and university delegates from ALU, institutions across Rwanda, and partner schools from other African countries. Through a […]
Sidee Dlamini Appointed CEO of African Leadership University
African Leadership University (ALU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sidee Dlamini as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Veda Sunassee, who will conclude his tenure in February 2026. Sidee brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong track record across talent, partnerships, and ecosystem building. As a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, she led the early Scholars Program’s […]