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 […]
ALU Marks 10 Years of Transforming African Education
The African Leadership University (ALU) marked a decade (ALU at 10) of leadership and impact with a vibrant Decennial Celebration hosted at its Mauritius campus, the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE). The three-day commemoration, themed “Breaking Ordinary Learning Dimensions (B.O.L.D)”, convened hundreds of visionary educators, entrepreneurs, policy leaders, partners, students, and alumni, united […]
Veda Sunassee to Conclude His Tenure as CEO
After five years leading the African Leadership University and capping 15 years of dedicated and outstanding contributions to the African Leadership Group, Veda Sunassee will bow out of his current role as CEO of ALU in early 2026. Not only is Veda part of the founding team of ALU, but he has also been at […]
CodeXtreme 2025: Africa’s Tech Future Takes Shape
From February 26 to March 1, 2025, CodeXtreme 2025, Africa’s premier student hackathon, unfolded in Kigali. With 430 signups and 250 participants from the University of Rwanda, Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Independent University (ULK), and Kepler, the four-day event showcased technology and problem-solving. Thanks to sponsors, mentors, and […]