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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

Dr. Amara Nwosu

AI Policy Researcher

African Institute of Technology

Nigeria

AI Ethics and Governance
Technology Policy
Digital Transformation

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

Dr. Kwame Mensah

Digital Rights Advocate

Tech Policy Africa

Ghana

Digital Rights
AI Governance
Policy Development

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

Dr. Aisha Mohammed

AI Safety Researcher

North African Tech Hub

Egypt

AI Safety
Risk Assessment
Cultural AI Integration

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

Prof. Thabo Mbeki

AI Policy Director

Southern African AI Council

South Africa

Regional AI Policy
AI in Education
Digital Infrastructure

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

Dr. Fatima Diallo

AI Ethics Director

West African AI Institute

Senegal

AI Ethics
Cultural Computing
Traditional Knowledge Systems

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

Dr. Omar Hassan

Technology Policy Expert

East African Digital Rights Forum

Kenya

Digital Rights
Privacy Policy
AI Regulation

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

Prof. Chioma Okonkwo

AI Governance Researcher

Nigerian AI Policy Institute

Nigeria

AI Governance
Policy Innovation
Digital Transformation

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

Dr. Youssef Khoury

AI Development Director

North African AI Observatory

Morocco

AI Strategy
Economic Development
Regional Cooperation

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

Dr. Grace Mutung'a

Digital Policy Researcher

African Digital Rights Network

Tanzania

Digital Policy
AI Governance
Human Rights

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

Prof. Abdoulaye Sène

AI Ethics Researcher

Francophone Africa AI Council

Côte d'Ivoire

AI Ethics
Cultural Integration
Language Policy

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.