It explores how today’s leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. It will contribute to the development of a new community of global leaders, integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.

1. Introduction.- 2. Global Leadership: Key Concepts and Frameworks.- 3. Leadership in Africa: Past, Present, and Future Perspectives.- 4. The Historical, Political, and Demographic Context of Leadership in Africa.- 5. Methodology.- 6. Young Leaders Transforming Science in Ghana.- 7. Leadership and Culture in Corporate Organisations in Nigeria.- 8. Bridging the Generation Gap: Perceptions of Leadership by Senior and Young Leaders in Tanzania.- 9. Changing Leadership Perceptions: Leaders in the Private Sector in Kenya.- 10. Emerging People-oriented Leadership in Rural Development in Rwanda.- 11. Leadership Development needs and Experiences: Survey Findings.- 12. Understanding Leadership and Its Development in Africa.

This book is a timely guide on what constitutes effective leadership in Africa. It explores how today’s leaders in Africa perceive their role, the challenges they experience, and how they operate effectively as leaders. In the era of globalization, there is an increasing need to offer guidance on how leaders can adjust their leadership style to suit situational contexts . This book illustrates how leadership can be developed and incorporates practical suggestions and tools for current and forthcoming leaders in Africa. It will contribute to the development of a new community of leaders integrating cutting-edge knowledge on leadership development in Africa.

“This book examines leadership through a new lens, demonstrating a high level of scientific analysis through an interdisciplinary approach addressing both theory and practice. Scholars, graduate students, and nongovernmental organizations, as well as policy makers in government will find the book very rewarding.” (Felix Kiruthu, Governance, Vol. 34, 2021)

“This book reveals powerful insights on the changing perception of leadership in Africa today. It validates my position that the future of Africa truly lies in the hands of our youth.” (Tony O. Elumelu, CON, Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings)“This is a timely and much needed book that, most importantly, presents experiences and insights into what it takes to be a good leader in today’s Africa. This is a must-read for all emerging leaders not just in Africa but everywhere!” (Amin Salim, TV Host, African Leadership Series “The Scoop,” Chair, Camerapix and Founder, Mohamed Amin Foundation, Kenya)“A brilliant book on leadership in a rapidly transformative world with a focus on perceptions and experiences of young African leaders. It gives us a portrait of an emerging Africa where benevolence, flexibility and good governance define leadership. Case studies demonstrate transformational leadership across generations, and an opportunity in Africa’s emergent confidence to transform its leadership for greater economic development.” (Bitange Ndemo, Professor of Entrepreneurship, University of Nairobi and former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication, Kenya)

Contributes to the fostering of a new community of global leaders in Africa and beyond Uses personal leadership experiences to illustrate different leadership styles, and how leaders deal with challenges Provides insights into the perspectives of young African leaders on leadership Addresses a growing need to internationalize insights on leadership with perspectives from Africa.