Lighting the way to a sustainable future: ALU student, Stanley Anigbogu accorded Commonwealth Youth Leadership Award 2025
Stanley Chidubem Anigbogu, a third-year Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Leadership student at the African Leadership University (ALU) in Rwanda, has just been crowned the 2025 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year. This prestigious accolade, awarded at the annual Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work in London on March 12, 2025, celebrates his work in […]
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, […]
African Leadership University Marks a Decade of Impact with Grand Decennial Celebration
The African Leadership University (ALU) kicked off its 10th anniversary—its Decennial Celebration — launching a year-long tribute to a decade of empowering ethical, entrepreneurial leaders across Africa and beyond. Under the theme “10 Years of Impact, A Future of Opportunities,” ALU will host a series of online and in-person events throughout 2025, uniting students, alumni, […]
African Leadership University and Elevate Africa forge strategic partnership to advance leadership skills across the continent
Elevate Africa and African Leadership University have signed a partnership that will see the university lead the design and development of a leadership curriculum for the fellowship. The prestigious program aims to refine the leadership capabilities of mid-career professionals excelling across different sectors, from business and government to academia and the arts, and catalyze their […]