ALS students from African countries have obtained PhDs at universities within and outside Africa. Some students have also returned to teach at ALS, thereby serving as role models for the current students.
Burkina Faso
Dr. Alassane Kiemtoré (PhD Universität Stuttgart, Germany), Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Ougadougou
Dr. Alain Hien (PhD Tohoku University, Japan), University of Ouahigouya
Cameroon
Dr. Paul-Roger Bassong (PhD Université de Yaoundé), University of Yaoundé & Collège de France
Dr. Esther Phubon Chie (PhD Université de Yaoundé), University of Bamenda
Dr. Hugues Carlos Gueche Fotso, Université Bamenda
Dr. Constantine Kouankem (PhD Université de Yaoundé), University of Bertoua
Dr. Rodolphe Prosper Mah, University of Douala
Dr. Ayu’nwi Neba, University of Buea
Côte d'Ivoire
Dr. Oluwatosin Samuel Dada (PhD Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny), University of Abidjan
Dr. Bleu Gildas Gondo (PhD Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny), Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny
Dr. Djaki Carlos Goprou (PhD Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny), Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny
Eswatini
Dr. Cynthia Mkoko (Ph.D. University of Witswatersrand, South Africa), University of Eswatini
Ethiopia
Dr. Zinawork Assefa (PhD Addis Ababa Univeristy), Addis Ababa University
Dr. Eyasu Hailu Temane (PhD Addis Ababa Univeristy), Addis Ababa University - ALS instructor
Ghana
Dr. Kofi Busia Abrefa, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Samuel Owoahene Acheampong (PhD, Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany), University of Education, Winneba
Dr. Hasiyatu Abubakari (PhD, Universität Vienna, Austria), University of Ghana
Dr. Dorothy Pokua Agyepong (PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa), University of Ghana
Dr. Rogers Krobea Asante (PhD Tongji University, Shanghai, China), University of Education, Winneba
Dr. Regina Oforiwah Caesar, University of Education-Winneba
Dr. Akua Asantewaa Campbell (PhD Rice University, Houston), University of Ghana
Dr. Reginand Akuoko Duah (formerly also at Humboldt Universität Berlin, Germany), University of Ghana
Dr. Nancy Henaku (PhD Michigan Technological University), University of Ghana
Dr. Sampson Korsah (PhD Universität Leipzig, Germany), University of Cape Coast - ALS instructor
Dr. Cecilia Kotey, University of Cape Coast
Dr. Charlotte Fofo Lomotey (PhD Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA), University of Education, Winneba
Dr. Anthony Agwosin Musah (PhD, Goethe Universität, Frankfurt, Germany), University of Ghana
Dr. Elvis ResCue (PhD, Aston University, Birmingham, England), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Dr. Abdul-Rasak Sulemana (PhD MIT), University of Ghana - ALS instructor
Kenya
Dr. Fridah Kanana Erastus (PhD Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, Germany) Kenyatta University - ALS instructor
Malawi
Dr. Winfred Mkochi, University of Malawi
Dr. Peter Kondwani Msaka, University of Malawi
Dr Atikonda Akuzike Mtenje-Mkochi (PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa) Director of Bingu School of Culture and Heritage/Malawi University of Science and Technology
Nigeria
Dr. Olabode Abimbola (PhD University of Ibadan), Lagos State University
Dr. Kolawole Adeniyi, Olafemi Awololo University
Dr. Olugbenga Ajileye, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education
Dr. Timothy Adeyemi Akanbi, Ekiti State University
Dr. Abubakar Atiku Alkali (PhD University of Hong Kong), Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Dr. Golden Richard Ekpo (PhD SOAS, University of London, England), University of Uyo
Dr. Alimot Eleshin-Ajikobi, Lagos State University
Dr. Inoma Nsima George Essien (PhD University of Port Harcourt), University of Benin
Dr. George Okey Iloene, University of Nigeria-Nsukka
Dr. Johnson Folorunso Ilori, University of Lagos
Dr. Adebola Isaiah (PhD University of Ibadan), Kwara State University
Dr. Linda Nkamigbo (PhD Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Dr. Gerald Okechukwu (PhD Nnamdi Azikiwe University), University of Ibadan
Dr Ebitare Obikudo, University of Port Harcourt
Dr. Emeka Onwuegbuzia (PhD University of Ibadan), National Open University of Nigeria - ALS instructor
Dr. Ememobong Udoh (PhD University of Ilorin), University of Uyo
Dr. Nkechi Mgbodichinma Ukaegbu, University of Nigeria-Nsukka
Dr. David Wayas, University of Nigeria-Nsukka
Tanzania
Dr. Saul Bichwa (PhD University of Stellenbosch, South Africa), University of Dar es Salaam
Dr. Michael Karani (PhD University of Stellenbosch, South Africa), University of Dar es Salaam
Dr. Zilpah Paul Ombijah (PhD University of Essex, England), University of Dar es Salaam
Zimbabwe
Dr. Emaculate Mvundura (PhD Rhodes University, South Africa), Africa University
Dr. Taofeeq Adebayo, California State University San Bernardino (PhD Tulane University USA) - ALS instructor
Dr. G. Edzordzi Agbozo, University of North Carolina, Wilmington (PhD Michigan Technological University, USA)
Dr. Mary Amaechi, Universität Bielefeld (Germany) (PhD Universität Potsdam, Germany)
Dr. Abigail Anne Bimpeh, ZAS Berlin (PhD, Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany)
Dr. Timothy Hadjah, University of Michigan (PhD Leiden University, Netherlands) - ALS instructor
Dr. Hermann Keupdjio, University of Western Ontario (PhD University of British Columbia, Canada)
Dr. Felix Kpogo, Brown University (PhD Boston University, USA)
Dr. Tajudeen Mamadou, University of Michigan (PhD Rutgers University, USA) - ALS instructor
Dr. Augustina P. Owusu, Yale University (PhD Rutgers University, USA) - ALS instructor
Dr Admire Phiri, Universidade de Porto-Vairão (PhD University of Stellenbosch, South Africa)
Samuel Owoahene Acheampong. Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Olabode Adedeji, Yale University
Comfort Ahenkorah, Yale University
Joanna Serwaa Ampofo, Universität Leipzig, Germany
Daniel Aremu, Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Adelaide Appiah Banafo, Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Ferdinand Duru, Georgetown University, USA
Corrine Minette Foko Mokam, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Netherlands
Leonel Tadjo Fongang, Universität Leipzig, Germany
Fridah Nickèse Gam à Belek. University of British Columbia, Canada
Timothee Kouadio, Indiana University, USA
Dinah Adom Mac-Arthur, Universität Göttingen, Germany
Kwaku Sasu, Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany