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Meet Our Team: Connect with leading experts and researchers shaping AI policy across Africa. Discover professionals with diverse expertise in AI governance, policy development, and innovation.
Key Voices in Africa AI Policies
Shaping the Future of AI in Africa: Meet the influential leaders, researchers, and policymakers driving AI policy development across Africa. These individuals are at the forefront of ensuring ethical AI implementation, fostering innovation, and advocating for inclusive technological advancement that benefits all African communities.
Dr. Amara Nwosu
AI Policy Researcher
African Institute of Technology
Nigeria
Dr. Amara Nwosu is a leading expert in AI policy and ethics, focusing on the implications of artificial intelligence in African contexts. With over a decade of experience, she has been instrumental in shaping AI governance frameworks across multiple African nations.
Dr. Kwame Mensah
Digital Rights Advocate
Tech Policy Africa
Ghana
Dr. Kwame Mensah specializes in digital rights and AI governance in Africa. His research focuses on creating inclusive AI policies that protect individual rights while promoting technological advancement across the continent.
Dr. Aisha Mohammed
AI Safety Researcher
North African Tech Hub
Egypt
Dr. Aisha Mohammed is a pioneering researcher in AI safety and ethics, with a particular focus on ensuring AI systems respect cultural values and societal norms. Her work bridges the gap between technical AI development and social responsibility.
Prof. Thabo Mbeki
AI Policy Director
Southern African AI Council
South Africa
Professor Thabo Mbeki leads initiatives in AI policy development across Southern Africa. His work focuses on creating frameworks that promote responsible AI adoption while addressing unique regional challenges and opportunities.
Dr. Fatima Diallo
AI Ethics Director
West African AI Institute
Senegal
Dr. Fatima Diallo specializes in ethical AI implementation in West Africa. Her research combines traditional African ethical frameworks with modern AI development practices to create culturally responsive AI solutions.
Dr. Omar Hassan
Technology Policy Expert
East African Digital Rights Forum
Kenya
Dr. Omar Hassan works at the intersection of technology policy and digital rights in East Africa. His research focuses on creating inclusive digital policies that protect citizen rights while fostering innovation.
Prof. Chioma Okonkwo
AI Governance Researcher
Nigerian AI Policy Institute
Nigeria
Professor Chioma Okonkwo is a leading voice in AI governance and policy in West Africa. Her work focuses on developing frameworks that ensure AI technologies serve the needs of African communities while promoting innovation.
Dr. Youssef Khoury
AI Development Director
North African AI Observatory
Morocco
Dr. Youssef Khoury leads research on AI development strategies that align with North African cultural and economic contexts. His work focuses on creating sustainable AI ecosystems that benefit local communities.
Dr. Grace Mutung'a
Digital Policy Researcher
African Digital Rights Network
Tanzania
Dr. Grace Mutung'a specializes in digital policy and AI governance in Eastern Africa. Her research focuses on creating inclusive digital policies that protect citizen rights while promoting technological advancement.
Prof. Abdoulaye Sène
AI Ethics Researcher
Francophone Africa AI Council
Côte d'Ivoire
Professor Abdoulaye Sène focuses on ethical AI development in Francophone Africa. His work bridges linguistic and cultural considerations in AI policy development, ensuring inclusive and effective governance frameworks.