Experts & Policymakers

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.