Launch of “YALS Young Leader of the Month” showcase

Launch of “YALS Young Leader of the Month” showcase

 

From February 2026, the Young African Leaders Summit will introduce a new online series titled “YALS Young Leader of the Month”.

Each month, we will spotlight one outstanding young leader from Africa or the diaspora who embodies the values of YALS through their work in public service, entrepreneurship, community organising, climate action or social innovation. The feature will be shared across YGLN and YALS social media platforms, highlighting the person’s story, achievements and lessons for other young changemakers.

Members and partners will be invited to nominate candidates, and selected profiles will also be considered for speaking opportunities at future YALS events and related programmes.

 

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Emmanuel Addo
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Emmanuel Addo is a Ghanaian-born leadership strategist, youth development advocate, and the visionary founder of the Young Global Leaders Network. A former student activist at the University of Ghana, he holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management from the UK, and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal GlobalNxt University in Malaysia.

Currently a Manager at one of the UK’s leading universities, Emmanuel also holds certificates from the University of Oxford and the Malta Leadership Institute. Under his leadership, YGLN has grown to over 10,000 members across Africa, with registered branches in nine countries and presence in 15 others. He is also the founder and Chief Convener of the Young African Leaders Summit, and has supported over 370 young entrepreneurs and mentored more than 2,000 African youths.

Emmanuel’s work continues to impact policy, leadership, and entrepreneurship across Africa and beyond.