The African Journal of Leadership and Governance aspires to be Africa’s leading platform for cutting-edge scholarship, knowledge exchange, and innovation in leadership and governance that advances just, inclusive, and sustainable societies. 

The Journal is owned and hosted by MS TCDC, underscoring the Centre’s commitment to nurturing transformative leadership, fostering academic excellence, and driving thought leadership across the continent.

The Journal is dedicated to promoting rigorous, ethical, and policy-relevant research that strengthens leadership and governance in Africa. By bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, AJLG seeks to:

  • Publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research that reflects African perspectives while meeting global standards.
  • Amplify diverse voices including emerging scholars and women researchers in leadership and governance debates.
  • Foster dialogue across disciplines and regions to generate practical solutions to Africa’s governance challenges.
  • Serve as a bridge between academia and practice, contributing to informed policy-making and institutional reforms.

 

SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL

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Leadership Theories and Practices

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Governance, Democracy, and Accountability

Policy

Policy and Institutional Reforms

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Gender, Leadership and Governance

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Human Rights

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Civil Society and Community Leadership

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Comparative and International Perspectives On Governance

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Pan-Africanism

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Innovation and Strategic thinking in Governance and Leadership

Copyright

Articles submitted to the Journal should not have been published before or should not be in the process of under review in another journal. The copyright of articles, review articles, and book reviews published is reserved for the African Journal of Leadership and Governance. However, in advance, authors can obtain permission from the co-editors to reprint/ reproduce the whole or a part of the paper published in African Journal of Leadership and Governance.