https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/ajold <p><em>The African Journal of Leadership and Development (AJOLD) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Ethiopian Civil Service University since its inception in 2016. This journal encompasses a wide array of subjects, particularly focusing on research in leadership and development. AJOLD is dedicated to publishing innovative and thought-provoking articles that engage scholars and change-makers alike. To further the advancement of practical studies, AJOLD is released biannually, with issues circulated in June and December to effectively reach a global audience interested in African studies and development. As an open-access publication, AJOLD is accessible in both print and online formats, ensuring broad dissemination of knowledge and insights that can inspire transformative change across the continent and beyond.</em></p> en-US https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/ajold/announcement/view/10 <h3 data-start="341" data-end="367">Call for Manuscripts</h3> <p data-start="468" data-end="719"><strong data-start="368" data-end="425">African Journal of Leadership and Development (AJOLD)</strong><br data-start="425" data-end="428"><strong data-start="428" data-end="466">Volume 11, Issue No. 1 | June 2026</strong></p> <p data-start="468" data-end="719">The <strong data-start="472" data-end="529">African Journal of Leadership and Development (AJOLD)</strong> invites scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit <strong data-start="603" data-end="643">original and unpublished manuscripts</strong> for <strong data-start="648" data-end="674">Volume 11, Issue No. 1</strong>, scheduled for publication in <strong data-start="705" data-end="718">June 2026</strong>.</p> <p data-start="721" data-end="977">AJOLD is a <strong data-start="732" data-end="777">peer-reviewed, bi-annual academic journal</strong>, published in <strong data-start="792" data-end="813">June and December</strong>, dedicated to advancing high-quality scholarship on <strong data-start="866" data-end="909">leadership, governance, and development</strong>, with a strong focus on Africa and comparative global perspectives.</p> <h3 data-start="979" data-end="996">Journal Scope</h3> <p data-start="997" data-end="1067">Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:</p> <ul data-start="1069" data-end="1671"> <li class="show" data-start="1069" data-end="1106"> <p data-start="1071" data-end="1106">Leadership theories and practices</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1107" data-end="1150"> <p data-start="1109" data-end="1150">Public sector leadership and governance</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1151" data-end="1202"> <p data-start="1153" data-end="1202">Political leadership and democratic development</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1203" data-end="1258"> <p data-start="1205" data-end="1258">Corporate leadership and organizational development</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1259" data-end="1318"> <p data-start="1261" data-end="1318">Educational leadership and institutional transformation</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1319" data-end="1372"> <p data-start="1321" data-end="1372">Ethical leadership, accountability, and integrity</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1373" data-end="1416"> <p data-start="1375" data-end="1416">Gender, youth, and inclusive leadership</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1417" data-end="1468"> <p data-start="1419" data-end="1468">Indigenous and contextual leadership approaches</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1469" data-end="1524"> <p data-start="1471" data-end="1524">Leadership and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1525" data-end="1579"> <p data-start="1527" data-end="1579">Innovation, digital transformation, and leadership</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1580" data-end="1636"> <p data-start="1582" data-end="1636">Crisis leadership, resilience, and change management</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1637" data-end="1671"> <p data-start="1639" data-end="1671">Comparative leadership studies</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1673" data-end="1697">Types of Manuscripts</h3> <p data-start="1698" data-end="1713">AJOLD welcomes:</p> <ul data-start="1714" data-end="1889"> <li class="show" data-start="1714" data-end="1745"> <p data-start="1716" data-end="1745">Empirical research articles</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1746" data-end="1783"> <p data-start="1748" data-end="1783">Conceptual and theoretical papers</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1784" data-end="1827"> <p data-start="1786" data-end="1827">Policy and development-focused analyses</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1828" data-end="1861"> <p data-start="1830" data-end="1861">Systematic literature reviews</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="1862" data-end="1889"> <p data-start="1864" data-end="1889">Analytical case studies</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="1891" data-end="1916">Submission Guidelines</h3> <ul data-start="1917" data-end="2170"> <li class="show" data-start="1917" data-end="2007"> <p data-start="1919" data-end="2007">Manuscripts must be <strong data-start="1939" data-end="1951">original</strong>, <strong data-start="1953" data-end="1968">unpublished</strong>, and <strong data-start="1974" data-end="2004">not under review elsewhere</strong>.</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="2008" data-end="2075"> <p data-start="2010" data-end="2075">All submissions undergo a <strong data-start="2036" data-end="2072">double-blind peer-review process</strong>.</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="2076" data-end="2170"> <p data-start="2078" data-end="2170">Authors must adhere strictly to the journal’s <strong data-start="2124" data-end="2167">author guidelines and referencing style</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2172" data-end="2191">Important Dates</h3> <ul data-start="2192" data-end="2317"> <li class="show" data-start="2192" data-end="2234"> <p data-start="2194" data-end="2234"><strong data-start="2194" data-end="2218">Submission Deadline:</strong> 31 March 2026</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="2235" data-end="2281"> <p data-start="2237" data-end="2281"><strong data-start="2237" data-end="2270">Review Decision Notification:</strong> May 2026</p> </li> <li class="show" data-start="2282" data-end="2317"> <p data-start="2284" data-end="2317"><strong data-start="2284" data-end="2305">Publication Date:</strong> June 2026</p> </li> </ul> <h3 data-start="2319" data-end="2341">Submission Process</h3> <p data-start="2342" data-end="2504">Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the journal’s official submission platform or designated email, in accordance with AJOLD submission guidelines.</p> <p data-start="2342" data-end="2504"><strong data-start="2509" data-end="2632">AJOLD encourages contributions that advance leadership scholarship and inform policy and practice in Africa and beyond.</strong></p> African Journal of Leadership and Development 2026-01-05