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PfAL Network

Connect with over 1,000 members from across 36 African countries.

One of the principal benefits of the Programme for African Leadership is the opportunity to connect with other aspiring African leaders, to forge co-operative and supportive relationships, and to make lasting friendships.

Students who successfully complete a PfAL programme at the School are invited to become members of the PfAL Network and gain access to the experience, advice, and support of their peers across the continent.

I still keep in touch with PfAL friends and some of them have been very generous in giving me career advice and encouragement.

The PfAL Network’s power lies in its diversity – be it in terms of skill set, professional experience, or cultural background. Currently there are over 1,000 members, located across 36 African countries with each year seeing another 80 aspiring leaders joining the group.

Mo with our students

Sudanese-British billionaire businessman Mo Ibrahim (centre) sharing a light moment with PfAL students

With this diversity also comes the challenge of working together effectively across a continent the size of Africa. To overcome this challenge, members can communicate across the Continent through multiple online platforms and will receive PfALnews, a tri-annual newsletter for the Network.


PfAL Connect is a special initiative from the Programme for African Leadership. It fosters connections, amplifys opportunities, and increases support between the PfAL alumni network with the current PFAL cohort.

PfAL cohort 13

The vision for PfAL Connect is one of unity; together we will create support mechanisms through encouragement from those who have already learned from their experiences. Through mentorship, training, and resource provision, PfAL Connect aims to be a springboard that gives PfAL students a head start on their journey beyond LSE.

Objectives of PfAL Connect:

  • To provide a connecting point between PfAL alumni and current students.
  • To provide support, insight and guidance to current students across various fields.
  • To create networking opportunities for current students to meet established alumni in their various lines of work.
  • To create a mentoring framework between the past and present PfAL cohorts.
  • To foster sustainability and connection from one-cohort to the next.