African Leadership Centre

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Master's courses

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Discover our master's courses in leadership, peacebuilding, development and global affairs.

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PhD research

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Learn about our Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development PhD.

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Fellowship programmes

Explore our joint programmes focusing on peace, security and development in Africa.

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Discover more about the African Leadership Centre

The African Leadership Centre (ALC) at King's and Nairobi is comprised of a community of leaders driving peace, security and development.

We offer courses, programmes and research opportunities to inform and influence debate on issues of peace, leadership, development and security.

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Celebrating Africa Week

Each year, we host a celebration of research, education and outreach activities on Africa with the Africa research group.

In the midst of major global shifts in recent years, Africa has demonstrated its agency across many issues including peace and security, climate change, health, and technology, among others.

Africa Week 2025 will explore how Africa can exercise greater agency in disrupting distances created by global power hierarchies under the theme "Disrupting Distances: Nations, Systems, and Leadership."

Insights from our community

Exploring the pivotal role of music in the run-up to Nigeria’s…

In the run-up to Nigeria’s February 2023 elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised…

Why women must seize the ‘constitutional moment’ in South Sudan

As South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, works towards a permanent constitution…

Jihadists and bandits are cooperating. Why this is bad news for…

Folahanmi Aina, PhD student at the African Leadership Centre, discusses the…

Jihadism and military takeovers in West Africa: Burkina Faso coup…

Folahanmi Aina, Doctoral Candidate in Leadership Studies, on the increase in violent…

Al-Shabaab in Somalia has resisted military force

Mohamed Haji Ingiriis, Visiting Professor at the African Leadership Centre, discusses…

King's alumnus takes up leadership position as Ambassador for his home…

King’s alumnus and Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Togolani Mavura reflects on…

Our research seminar series

Our research seminar series explores new frontiers in research and development in peace and security. We bring together interests and expertise from the various research groups.