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Resetting the African Mindset: LéO Africa Institute Joins the African School of Governance in Kigali

Leadership

Resetting the African Mindset: LéO Africa Institute Joins the African School of Governance in Kigali

Communications Team • 16 Aug 2026 • 5 min read

From 25 to 26 August, Kigali will host the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, a continental convening organized by the African School of Governance to confront a question that sits beneath every debate about Africa's development: before institutio...

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Africa's Path Forward: Leadership, Institutions, and Human Capital - Dr. Magara's Vision for Continental Growth

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Africa's Path Forward: Leadership, Institutions, and Human Capital - Dr. Magara's Vision for Continental Growth

29 Nov 2024 • 4 min

The Annual Leaders Gathering is the LéO Africa Institute’s signature convening platform, which bring...
Shaping Leadership for the Africa We Want

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Shaping Leadership for the Africa We Want

19 Nov 2024 • 7 min

Africa’s future hinges on cultivating visionary, ethical, and adaptive leadership. Shaping a new gen...
Keynote Adress by Lucy Mbabazi at the Annual Leaders Gathering 2024

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Keynote Adress by Lucy Mbabazi at the Annual Leaders Gathering 2024

19 Nov 2024 • 7 min

One of the most profound experiences in my leadership journey was working with refugee communities....
Opportunities for Development with a Focus on Human Capital Investment

Opportunities for Development with a Focus on Human Capital Investment

17 Nov 2024 • 7 min

In an era of rapid technological advancement and globalization, investing in human capital is vital...
Heritage Seminar Explores Intersection Between Culture, Heritage And Development

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Heritage Seminar Explores Intersection Between Culture, Heritage And Development

08 Nov 2024 • 6 min

During the seminar, members of the LéO Africa Network of the LéO Africa Institute immersed themselve...
Announcing The Young And Emerging Leaders Project Class Of 2024

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Announcing The Young And Emerging Leaders Project Class Of 2024

08 Nov 2024 • 2 min

The Class of 2024 continues this tradition of excellence, welcoming 15 outstanding fellows from Ugan...
Institute Deputy Director Kwezi Tabaro Receives Prestigious Hubert Humphrey Fellowship

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Institute Deputy Director Kwezi Tabaro Receives Prestigious Hubert Humphrey Fellowship

07 Nov 2024 • 2 min

Since joining the Institute in 2015, Kwezi has played a pivotal role in driving LéO Africa Institute...

Perspectives

Pan-African Integration: The Leadership Challenge of Our Generation

05 Nov 2024 • 7 min

The African Continental Free Trade Area promises a unified market of 1.4 billion people. But who wil...
Huduma Fellowship: Introducing the Huduma Fellowship Class of 2024.

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Huduma Fellowship: Introducing the Huduma Fellowship Class of 2024.

09 Oct 2024 • 3 min

Following a rigorous selection process, these individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication t...

Insights

10 Lessons from a Decade of Leadership Development in Africa

01 Oct 2024 • 8 min

Having worked with over 300 emerging leaders across 10 African countries over the past 12 years, her...

Events

Reflections from the Annual Leaders' Gathering 2024

25 Sep 2024 • 5 min

Over 200 leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam for three days of dialogue, celebration, and strategic pl...
Nurturing The Mustard Seed

Nurturing The Mustard Seed

07 Aug 2024 • 4 min

Remarks by LéO Africa Institute Board of Directors Chairperson Carl Manlan at the 2021 Annual Leader...

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