The African Leadership Academy: Nurturing Africa’s Future

The African Leadership Academy was established in 2004 and is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a school for 15-25 year olds from all 54 African nations, concentrating on the study of leadership, entrepreneurship and African studies. Its Global Advisory...

Promoting Entrepreneurship for High School Students in Africa

The African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa, is bringing a brighter future to its students and to the world through education in leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and the history of the African continent. The school has attracted students from all...

Working to Keep Young Talent in Africa

In 2004, Fred Swaniker founded the African Leadership Academy, a school with the ambition to provide an educational environment that could prepare students to be leaders and entrepreneurs, and ensure a better future for Africa. Swaniker, who was born in Ghana and...

Bradley Opere – an ALA success story

Due to the vast amount of both practical and theoretical training provided by the African Leadership Academy, its students invariably go on to achieve great things. Bradley Opere, a 2011 graduate, is no exception. He showed tremendous promise during his time at the...