Leadership

These profiles represent just a handful of African leaders in the areas of government, business, sports and entertainment, and nonprofits. For other examples of African leaders, read about Marta Gabre-Tsadick and Demeke Tekle-Wold, who join our group of Leaders in Action.

Zackie Achmat, Treatment Action Campaign

Zackie Achmat has mounted one of the most effective responses to the AIDS crisis through.. [+]

Emmanuel Jal, Musician

As a 9-year-old, Emmanuel Jal carried weapons hundreds of miles across Sudan as a child.. [+]

Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia

Her Excellency Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, president of Liberia, has a resume that reads longer.. [+]

Huw McDonald, City Year

Huw McDonald was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a middle-class, English-speaking.. [+]

Busi Mhlanga,
City Year

Active in her community for years, Busi Mhlanga became a founding team leader for City.. [+]

Maria Mutagamba, Minister of State for Water, Uganda

Maria Mutagamba has led the charge in countless delegations and regional and international.. [+]

Dikembe Mutombo, Professional Basketball Player

Dikembe Mutombo is a 7'2" basketball superstar, a UN goodwill ambassador, and an African.. [+]

Halidou Ouedraogo, Inter-African Union for Human Rights

Halidou Ouedraogo is building the first popularly based human rights movement in Africa,.. [+]

Fred Swaniker, African Leadership Academy

The African Leadership Academy was founded in 2004 by Fred Swaniker and Chris Bradford,.. [+]

'Believe Begin Become': Entrepreneurial Award Winners

The entrepreneurial Africans who are recognized in the Believe Begin Become business.. [+]