LONDON, United Kingdom, February 5/APO Group: The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Hon. Samuel Matekane, President of Namibia, H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete, who also serves as Chairman of the Global Advisory Board of the African Leadership Organisation, are set to headline the African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony.
The event is slated to take place from February 27–28, 2026, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana, themed “Leadership for a New Africa: Forging Our Peace, Owning Our Narrative.”
Prime Minister Matekane will deliver the keynote address, drawing on his reform-driven leadership and focus on restoring institutional trust, strengthening social stability, and advancing economic resilience—closely aligned with the summit’s emphasis on peace, accountable governance, and African-owned development pathways.
President Nandi-Ndaitwah brings to Accra decades of experience in public service and diplomacy, reinforcing the summit’s focus on inclusive governance, peacebuilding, and narrative ownership through African-led leadership grounded in continuity, cohesion, and sovereign decision-making.
While the former President Kikwete’s participation brings a deep continental and institutional perspective to the convening, reflecting his enduring contribution to democratic consolidation, regional diplomacy, peacebuilding, and leadership development across Africa.
In his capacity as Chairman of the Global Advisory Board of the African Leadership Organisation, he provides strategic guidance to the platform’s mission of advancing African-led leadership, governance excellence, and narrative ownership on the global stage.
The African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year (POTY) Ceremony is touted as Africa’s premier annual celebration of visionary leadership and institutional excellence, convened by African Leadership Magazine (ALM).
The platform, celebrating its 15th year, brings together Heads of State, senior policymakers, business leaders, and development partners to recognise individuals and institutions whose leadership has delivered tangible impact across governance, economic transformation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development across the continent.
The 2026 edition is expected to attract a global audience of over one million viewers through live streaming and international media partnerships. It will feature high-level plenary sessions, leadership dialogues, investment showcases, and multi-sector networking engagements focused on Africa’s peace, economic cooperation, institutional renewal, and long-term development agenda.
