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 […]
Less than half (44%) of high school graduates plan to stay in Africa after completing higher education, according to ALU’s new Pan-African survey
African Leadership University launched the 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey – the first pan-African survey providing insights into school leavers and employers’ perspectives on higher education, careers, and the economy, at the recent ReImagine Education (RIE) Nairobi 2025 conference. 44% of school leavers surveyed plan on staying in Africa after completing education, with 64% of […]
ReImagine Education (RIE) Nairobi 2025: visionary business and education leaders join ALU students to shape Africa’s future workforce
More than 300 business leaders, education experts, parents, students and stakeholders came together for the African Leadership University’s Reimagine Education (RIE) conference, where they explored whether African higher education was fit for purpose – and how to ensure it meets the demands of the continent’s young talents and their future employers. At Reimagine Education, […]