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Welcoming our new AMALI Programme Director
The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) enthusiastically welcomes Jennifer Comalie as the new AMALI Programme Director. Jennifer brings more than 25 years of experience...
AMALI welcomes the 2026 cohort of transformational city leaders
We are proud to announce the 2026 cohort of Governors and Mayors in the AMALI City Leadership. The AMALI City Leadership Programme provides tailored support to position city...
AMALI 2025 cohort reflects on progress at Johannesburg reunion
The City of Johannesburg hosted the 2025 AMALI Cohort Reunion from Tuesday, 14 to Thursday, 16 October 2025. Mayor Dada Morero was selected from among the 15 African city leaders...
Introduction of the 2025 AMALI cohort
We are proud to unveil the 2025 cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme – a gathering of forward-thinking African city leaders poised for a transformative journey. The...
Investment in African Cities Crucial for Economic Growth: A highlight from AMALI 2024 Reunion Event
President William Ruto of Kenya Calls for Urban Development to Propel African Economies Nairobi, Kenya, October 2024 – The recent AMALI 2024 Reunion in Nairobi brought together...
The Latest Trends: The Urban Governance Implications of African Urbanisation
Authors: Amy Weimann, Warren Smit, Martin Magidi & Babette Safougne Understanding the African urban context has never been as important as it is right now. Between 1950 and...
2024 cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme
We’re proud to unveil the 2024 cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme – a gathering of forward-thinking city leaders poised for a transformative journey.
Ground-breaking initiative supports African mayors to transform their cities
Today, the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) unveiled its plans to catalyse the transformation of cities across the continent. The initiative will provide exclusive, tailored support to African city leaders, drawing on the insights and experience of a distinguished group of coaches including former heads of state, government ministers, and mayors with a legacy of transformation.