The ALM Africa Summit London 2026 returns as a two-day UK–Africa partnership summit, 10–11 December in London. Theme: Beyond Aid: Co-Building Shared Prosperity Registration and nominations are now open: almafricasummit.com #ALMAfricaLondon26 #UKAfrica

DID YOU KNOW? A new partnership between India’s NTPC and Africa50, an African-led infrastructure investment platform, offers an opportunity to accelerate power project development and strengthen the electricity networks needed to support manufacturing, trade and economic growth. In October 2026, the partnership will focus on identifying, evaluating and developing commercially viable power projects across African markets. NTPC will contribute its technical and power-sector expertise, while Africa50 will support project identification, financing structures and development.

West Africa’s economic future depends not only on the strength of individual countries but also on the connections that allow people, goods, capital, and ideas to move across borders. Strengthening cooperation between regional bodies like ECOWAS and the Sahel Alliance is crucial for overcoming shared security and developmental challenges, restoring trade corridors, and fostering long-term regional stability. ​ Read the full article to learn more: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#ECOWAS #SahelAlliance #WestAfrica #RegionalIntegration #CrossBorderTrade

Africa’s innovation story extends far beyond its largest markets. The 2026 Global Innovation Index (GII) demonstrates how smaller economies can compete globally by investing in robust institutions, human capital, digital infrastructure, and dynamic business development frameworks. ​ Click the link below to read the details: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#GII2026 #GlobalInnovationIndex #AfricanTech

Africa's energy transition is a chance to build so much more than clean electricity. When investment in solar, wind, batteries, and power networks is paired with local production, skills development, and regional markets, it can spark a manufacturing boom and create sustainable, high-quality jobs across the continent. ​ Read the full article to learn more: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#GreenEnergy #Industrialisation #CleanPower #MadeInAfrica #SustainableGrowth

Kenya's heroes' day began as a day of fasting. The date is 20 October 1952, when Jomo Kenyatta was arrested. In 1958 the Nairobi People's Convention Party, led by Tom Mboya, agreed to mark the anniversary with a fast, and the first observance in 1959 ran on bus boycotts. At independence in 1963 it was gazetted as Kenyatta Day. In 2010, Kenyans voted in a new constitution, and Kenyatta Day became Mashujaa Day for all the heroes and heroines of the struggle. A country that had named the day after one man renamed it after everyone who had been in it. Happy Mashujaa Day, Kenya. Issue 200:publuu.com/flip-book/853466/… #AfricanLeadershipMagazine #MashujaaDay #Kenya #EastAfrica

African banks are betting big on AI. 🏦 83.2% of 277 senior banking executives across 37 African countries plan to increase AI spending in the next 12 months, to better understand customers, manage risk and serve people faster. Source: Backbase & African Banker #InsightsAfrica #AI #FinTech

West Africa’s economic future will depend in part on how effectively its countries connect their markets, infrastructure, and investment opportunities. The ambitious $15 billion infrastructure drive is designed to bridge critical connectivity gaps, streamline cross-border trade, and unlock high-impact investments that fuel sustainable industrial growth throughout the region. ​ Read the full article here: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#WestAfrica #InfrastructureDrive #RegionalIntegration #InvestmentPipeline #EconomicGrowth

Africa’s forests, rivers, wetlands, and wildlife are more than natural wonders. They support livelihoods, sustain agriculture, protect communities from environmental shocks, and contribute directly to economic growth. Integrating local communities into conservation efforts ensures that protecting natural ecosystems also drives long-term economic prosperity and food security. ​ Click the link below to read the details: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#Biodiversity #Conservation #SustainableDevelopment #EcoTourism #AfricanWildlife

When disaster strikes, the difference between safety and tragedy can come down to a simple message received in time. A flood warning can help a family move to higher ground, while an early alert about an approaching storm can give communities precious hours to prepare. Expanding robust, accessible early-warning infrastructure is vital to safeguarding lives, protecting livelihoods, and building climate resilience across the continent. ​ Read the full article to learn more: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#EarlyWarning #DisasterResilience #ClimateAction #CommunitySafety #AfricanDevelopment

Africa's annual development financing gap is estimated at US$400 billion. A panel at the African Development Bank's Annual Meetings spent its time discussing money the continent already has. At AM2026 in Brazzaville, moderated by the Bank's Vice President for Finance Hassatou N'Sele, Nobumitsu Hayashi of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation opened with what Asia learned the hard way: "We are doing a lot of financial integration, because it is the real driver of sustained economic growth." Regional integration, strong domestic markets, local-currency bond markets. Read the full report in Issue 200: publuu.com/flip-book/853466/… #AfricanLeadershipMagazine #AfricaForwardAlways #FinanceLeadership #DevelopmentFinance #AfDB #AM2026

Investors are betting on African startups again. Between January and September 2026, African startups raised $2.49 billion across 315 deals. That's 7.8% more than the same period last year. Investors are choosing carefully, and founders with strong business models are winning. Which African startup do you think will lead the next big raise? Share in the comments. Get more insights on Africa's growth in the ALM newsletter: conta.cc/4yJ5KBW #InsightsAfrica #AfricanStartups #AfricanTech #VentureCapital #Innovation #AfricanLeadership #ALM

Côte d'Ivoire's road fund had a credit problem before it had an engineering problem. Its new director general started by paying what it owed. Annick Tohé Lasmel is Director General of the Fonds d'Entretien Routier and the first woman to lead it in its current era. A lawyer by training, she took charge in 2021. Read the full interview in Issue 200: publuu.com/flip-book/853466/… #AfricanLeadershipMagazine #AfricaForwardAlways #WomenInLeadership #Infrastructure #CoteDIvoire #PublicService

“Let us mobilise the political will and investments needed to ensure everyone has a safe home, and the opportunity to build a life of dignity, free from poverty.” — António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. As the global community marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, concerted efforts in affordable housing, social protection, and inclusive economic policies remain vital to uplifting vulnerable populations across Africa. ​ Read the full article here: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#EndPoverty #SafeHomes #HumanRights #SustainableDevelopment #SocialProtection

West Africa is taking decisive steps to turn its economic potential into investable projects, with business leaders and regional governments working towards an investment pipeline targeting $15 billion across strategic sectors. Focusing capital on infrastructure, energy, and cross-border trade corridors will accelerate regional integration and unlock unprecedented market opportunities. ​ Click the link below to read the details: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#WestAfrica #InvestmentPipeline #EconomicGrowth #RegionalIntegration #InfrastructureFinance

Africa Skills Week 2026, taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 12 to 16 October, is placing a critical economic challenge at the centre of continental discussions: how can African countries turn education and vocational training into productive employment, thriving businesses, and greater industrial value? Aligning technical education with market demands is key to unlocking the demographic dividend and empowering the continent's workforce. ​ Read the full article to learn more: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#AfricaSkillsWeek2026 #VocationalTraining #HumanCapital #FutureOfWork #IndustrialGrowth

A basketball court can be much more than a place to play. When safe, accessible, and properly maintained, it gives young people space to stay active, develop teamwork, and build stronger community connections. The Basketball Africa League (BAL) court initiative is expanding these vital spaces, empowering youth development, and fostering grassroots athletic talent across the continent. ​ Read the full article here: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#BAL #BasketballAfrica #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #AfricanSports

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026, held in Abuja from 2 to 4 October, placed sustainable fashion at the centre of discussions on employment, manufacturing, and environmental responsibility. By transforming textile waste into viable commercial ventures, African designers are championing a circular economy that drives green jobs and showcases creative industrialization. ​ Click the link below to read the details: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#NigeriaFashionWeek2026 #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #MadeInAfrica #GreenJobs

Uganda is maintaining its target of beginning commercial oil production by June 2027, as construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches completion. This landmark energy infrastructure project is set to unlock significant export revenues, spur local industrialization, and reshape the economic landscape of the East African region. ​ Read the full article to learn more: africanleadershipmagazine.co… ​#EACOP #UgandaOil #EnergyInfrastructure #OilAndGas #EastAfricaDevelopment

15 October belongs to two men who now live mostly on posters. Their records are more specific than the slogans. Thomas Sankara, killed on this day in 1987 at 37, renamed Upper Volta "Burkina Faso" — land of the upright people. Under him about two million people were vaccinated, ten million trees were planted in fifteen months, and ministers swapped their Mercedes for the Renault 5. Fela Anikulapo Kuti, born on this day in 1938, built Afrobeat, declared his Lagos compound an independent republic, and released Zombie — a song that cost him his home. If someone listed only what you did, what would the list say? Read Issue 200 here: publuu.com/flip-book/853466/… #AfricanLeadershipMagazine #ThomasSankara #FelaKuti #Afrobeat #LeadershipLegacy