London, United Kingdom, February 4, 2025
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar
The African Leadership Magazine (ALM) is proud to announce that the 14th edition of The African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony will be headlined by a distinguished lineup of African leaders, including H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar; Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda; and H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from February 21-22, 2025, at the Casablanca Marriott Hotel, Morocco.
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, alongside HE Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, will deliver the keynote address on “Inclusive Leadership for an Interconnected Africa: New Paradigms for Future Realities,” according to Dr. Ken Giami, CEO of the African Leadership Organisation.
Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Chair of the African Leadership Magazine Advisory Board,
As Chair of the African Leadership Magazine Advisory Board, former President Jakaya Kikwete will steer the event, guiding high-level discussions on Africa’s leadership and development. His extensive experience in governance, diplomacy, and regional collaboration will offer invaluable perspectives on shaping the future of African leadership.
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda
Now In its 14th year, the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Ceremony continues to be the premier annual event for honouring and celebrating people-centred leadership and Africans who are pursuing a pan-African agenda in their chosen fields of endeavour, bringing together policymakers, private sector leaders, thought leaders, and stakeholders from across Africa and the globe. The 2025 edition is expected to attract over 400 in-person delegates, with online streaming reaching thousands of followers across the magazine’s social media platforms. The event serves as a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and dialogue, fostering innovative solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges, all aimed at advancing a prosperous and sustainable future for the continent.
The The event will also feature distinguished guests including H.E. Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria; Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Uganda’s Minister for Health; H.E. Fardowsa Osman Egal, Somalia’s Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation; Hon. Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy & Mines, The Gambia; H.E. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Madagascar’s Minister of Economy and Finance; Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, Liberia’s Minister of Finance and Development Planning; Hon. Lefoko Maxwell Moagi, Former Minister of Minerals and Energy, Botswana; Dr. Armstrong Takang, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated; and Mr. Mustafa Y. Shek, Director General of Somalia’s National Communication Authority.
Notable private sector leaders will include Dr. Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, Executive Chairman of Moni Polu Limited, Nigeria; Mr. Jemal Ahmed, CEO of Midroc Investment Group, Ethiopia; Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO of FirstBank Group, Nigeria; Mr. Israel Degfa, President of Kerchanshe Trading PLC, Ethiopia; Amb. Ny Rado Rafalimanana, President & Founder of Nyrado Group Madagascar S.A. and Osvaldo Lemos Macaia, CEO of Banco Sol, Angola, among other business, diplomatic, and industry leaders from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Madagascar, Angola, Uganda, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Congo, Cape Verde, Botswana, South Africa, and Kenya.
Dr. Ken Giami, CEO of the African Leadership Organisation
About African Leadership Magazine
The African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation (UK), is dedicated to showcasing Africa’s best leaders, telling the continent’s story from an African perspective, and crafting solutions for its challenges. For the past 16 years, ALM has been at the forefront of promoting impactful leadership across Africa while creating opportunities for global collaboration, providing insightful content, facilitating trade, and offering consulting services in the public sector.
For media enquiries and event participation, please contact:
Ehis Ayere
Group General Manager
African Leadership Organisation
Email: info@africanleadership.co.uk
