U.S. Department of State

President's Forum with Young African Leaders: Participants

Listed alphabetically, by the participating countries: (PDF)

Angola

• Luis Kandangongo Jimbo
   Executive Director, Angolan Institute for Electoral Systems and Democracy (IASED)
  
• Marco Peter de Paula Almeida
  Commercial Director, Octomar-Servicos Maritimos, Ltda

Benin

• Irene Cocovi Mensah
  Executive Director, Organization to Support Initiatives for Sustainable Development (OSIDD)

Botswana

• Itumeleng Ramsden
  Radio Personality, Yarona FM
  
• Uyapo Ndadi
  Director, Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

Burkina Faso

• Bobson Horieta Antonia Coulibaly
  Lawyer, Cabinet d’Avocats Maitre Barthelemy Kere; President, Junior International Chamber Ouaga Metba
  
• Abdoul Karim Sango
  Professor, Public Law and the Right to Information, National Administration School
  
• Sugrnoma Camille Romaric Sondo
  Director General, M’ZAKA Securite Sarl; Vice President, Ouaga Junior International Chamber

Burundi

• Gloria Kaneza
  Centenary Ambassador, Girl Guides

Cameroon

• Abdoulrazack Abdoulay
  President, National Youth Council of Cameroon
  
• Emmanuel Sanyi Sanyi
  Founder and National President, Local Youth Corner Cameroon
  
• Marie Tamoifo Nkom
  President, Jeunesse Verte du Cameroun (Green Youth of Cameroon)

Cape Verde

• Ivan Carlos Fortes Evora Santos
  National Coordinator of the White Ribbon Campaign, Institute of Gender Equality and Equity (ICIEG)
  
• Claudia Sofia Marques Rodrigues
  President, Institute of Gender Equality and Equity
  
• Cleonice Ester Vieira Lopes Silva Cabral
  President, Church of Nazarene Youth Association

Central African Republic

• Jean-Felix Wilfrand Riva
  Chairman, National Association for Central African Students; Coordinator, Leaders of Students of African Universities
  
• Fernand Sylvio Mande Djapou
  Junior Lawyer; Coordinator, Youth NGO Network in Human Rights
  
• Nadia Carine Therese Poutou Fornel
  Legal Advisor and Secretary General, CAR Women’s Legal Association

Chad

• Isseine Bourma Mahamat Zene
  CEO, Zen Corporation
  
• Ladiba Gondeu
  Professor of Sociology, N'Djamena University
  
• Jareth Beain
  Head of Program on Public Resource Management, Group for Alternative Research and Monitoring of the Chad-Cameroon Petrol Project

Congo, Republic of

• Welcom Romell Nzaba Nodjitolom
  President, Couleur Congolaise (NGO)
  
• Jacinthe Claudia Mahoussi Dossou
  Foundation Assistant, MTN (Telecom)

Côte d’Ivoire

• Tiemoko Antoine Assale
  Journalist, Editions; Head, Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Le Reveil Press Group
  
• Aminata Kane Epse Kone
  Journalist, National Islamic Radio Al Bayane
  
• Kouadio Julien Tingain
  National Coordinator, Ivoirian Coalition of Publish What You Pay

Djibouti

• Hodan Abdi Osman
  Business Owner
  
• Liban Abdoulkader Elmi
  President, National Youth Council of Djibouti
  
• Miguil Hassan Farah
  Entrepreneur

Democratic Republic of Congo

• Yomboranyama Ngambashongo Anice
  Journalist; Chairperson, APIC
  
• Isiloketshi Anzuluni
  Retail Banking & Operational Risk Manager, Ecobank DRC; Co- Founder, La Releve SPRL
  
• Marc Tshibasu
  Trade Marketing Representative, British-American Tobacco Congo

Equatorial Guinea

• Santiago Martin Engono Esono
  Accountant, Espor Litoral Medical Center

Eritrea

• Merry Tewolde Mussie
  Research/Consultancy Coordinator and Lecturer, SMAP Institute of Training, Education and Consultancy

Ethiopia

• Mahlet Eyassu Melkie
  Climate Change Program Manager, Forum for Environment
  
• Salsawit Tsega Ketema
  Entrepreneur
  
• Meron Getnet Hailegiorgis
  Writer; Actress
  
• Yohannes Mezgebe Abay
  Vice President/Coordinator, East Africa and Indian Ocean Sub Region, Pan African Youth Union

Gabon

• Andy Roland Nziengui Nziengui
  Vice President, Pan African Youth Union

Gambia, The

• Isatou Dumbuya
  Columnist, The Point newspaper
  
• Thomas Kojo Quayson Adamper
  Head, Corporate Communications, Oceanic Bank (Gambia) Ltd.
  
• Sana Sarr
  Client Relations/Operations Manager, Unique Solutions
  

Ghana

• Emmanuel Pumpuni Asante
  Head of Programs, The Ghana Center for Democratic Development
  
• Anas Aremeyaw Anas
  Editor, Crusading Guide newspaper
  
• Shamima Muslim
  Presenter, Flagship News Magazine Program; Host, “Good Morning Ghana”

Guinea

• Alpha Abdoulaye Diallo
  Doctor; National Coordinator, African Youth Network, Guinea
  
• Yacouba Konate
  President, National Movement of Guinean Youths
  
• Adama Sylla
  Program Coordinator, Young Women Leaders Network; Vice President, Mano River Union Youth Parliament

Kenya

• Benard Ochieng Akango
  Owner, B.O Akango Advocates
  
• Doris Makena Kirima
  Academic Trainee, American Red Cross

Lesotho

• Mabulara Esther Tsuene
  Executive Director, Lesotho Council of NGOs
  
• Lemohang Raphael Molibeli
  Commissioner, Health and Social Development, Lesotho Council of Nongovernmental Organizations

Liberia

• Bai Sama Gwenning Best
  Marketing Manager, The Liberian Observer Corporation
  
• Amos Teah Kofa
  Coordinator, Voluntary Partnership Agreement

Madagascar

• Farasoa Lucette Rajaonarivelo
  Training Assistant, Academy for Educational Development (AED)
  
• Tahiry Ramanantsoa Ep. Ratsimbazafy
  Trade and Communication Manager, Madatours and Madavision
  
• Nirinjaka Ramasinjatovo Ep. Naharivelo
  Deputy Country Director, PACT Madagascar

Malawi

• Felix Limbani
  Director of Programs, Youth Net and Counseling (YONECO)
  
• Tamara Kapichira-Banda
  HIV/AIDS and Testing Counselor, Banja la Mtsogolo
  
• Thembi Grace Thadzi
  Presidential Advisor, Malawi Development Advisory Council

Mali

• Mariam Diallo
  Regional Coordinator, sub-Saharan Africa and French Language Facilitator, International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKNOW Politics)
  
• Fatoumata Amadou Sangho
  Founder and President, Association pour le Developpement de l’Afrique (ADA); Marketing and Communication Department, Mali Development Bank
  
• Fatimata Traore
  Founder and Vice President, Bamako Elite; Landside Services Coordinator, MAERSK

Mauritania

• Ely Cheikh Bah Ahmed Telba
  Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Peace Newspaper
  
• Mkhaitratt Mohamed Vall Mabrouk
  Administrator, Office of the Mayor, Tidjikja, Mauritania
  
• Madina Athie
  Technical Coordinator, National Forum for Human Rights (FONADH)

Mauritius

• Jaques Jonathan Ravat
  Head of Department, Social Studies, Institut Cardinal Jean Margeot (ICJM)
  
• Maria Diana Isobelle Bablee
  Archivist, National Archives of Mauritius
  
• Maria Jessica Joëlle Rabot
  Field Coordinator, Collectif Urgence Toxida (CUT)

Mozambique

• Nadja Remane Gomes
  Lawyer, Mozambican League of Human Rights (LDH)
  
• Paulo Alculeto Lopes de Araujo
  National Coordinator and Director, Youth Association for the Development of Volunteer Service in Mozambique (AJUDE)
  
• Quiteria Anicia Fernando Guirengane
  Chief, Foreign Affairs Division, Youth Parliament of Mozambique

Namibia

• Michael Mulunga
  Administrator, Young Achievers
  
• Patrick Henrico Sam
  Program Manager, Physically Active Youth (PAY)
  
• Isaak Panduleni Amupolo
  Performance Artist and Director, Ondangwa Drama Club

Niger

• Halilatou Issoufou Mamane
  Graduate student, University of Niamey Abdou Moumouni
  
• Fatoumata Harouna Bako
  Technical and Administrative Assistant, International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP)
  
• Aminatou Daouda Hainikoye
  Research Assistant, Human Sciences Research Laboratory (LASDEL)

Nigeria

• Taiwo Adegboyega Adewole
  CEO/MD, Taiwo Adewole and Associates
  
• Ruth Nwukabu Audu
  Program Manager, Community Action for Popular Participation (CAPP)
  
• Bako Sabo Kantiok
  Program Officer, Fantsuam Foundation

Rwanda

• Ariane Inkesha
  Researcher, Communication and Public Relations Officer, Institute of Research and Dialogue for Peace (IRDP)
  
• Edwin Sabuhoro
  CEO and Owner, Rwanda Eco-Tours Agency; Senior Economic Development/Tourism Advisor, SNV-Rwanda
  
• Dianah Mukundwa
  University Student and Gender Minister, School of Finance and Banking

Sao Tome and Principe

• Katya Leron Do Sacramento Doria De Sousa Aragao
  Executive Director, House of Arts, Creation, Environment, and Utopias (CACAU)

Senegal

• Maimouna Ndour Ep Faye
  Coordinator and Chief, Political Desk, Canal Info News
  
• Aissatou Padane
  Charge d’Affaires, Alios Finance Senegal

Seychelles

• Neddy Stephen Paul Padayachy
  Senior Health Educator, Youth Health Centre

Sierra Leone

• Frances Marke
  Public Relations Strategist, Student Movement for Girls’ Education
  
• Donald Kalokoh
  Country Representative, Youth Action International (YAI)
  
• Amienatta Khoumba Kanawa
  Project Officer, Sierra Leone Youth Empowerment Organization (SLYEO)

Somalia

• Najma Ahmed Abdi
  Chairperson and CEO, Somali Youth Leadership Forum (SYLF)

South Africa

• Frederick Kenneth Swaniker
  Founder & CEO, African Leadership Academy
  
• Lesego Sekano
  International Relations Officer, National Union of Mine Workers
  
• Palesa Zandile Shongwe
  Curator/Coordinator, Tri-Continental Human Rights Documentary Film Festival

Sudan

• Munira Aligo Abe Museme
  Gender Specialist, World Bank
  
• Alsanosi Ahmed Ibrahim Ali
  Journalist, Citizen Newspaper

Swaziland

• Lindelwe Fikile Karabo Nxumalo
  Gender Research Officer, Lutheran Development Service
  
• Samkelo Melusi Sukati
  Business Advisor, TechnoServe
  
• Nonhlanhla Dlamini
  Director, One Circle

Tanzania

• Modesta Lilian Mahiga
  Founder and Managing Director, Professional Approach Ltd.
  
• Masoud Salim Mohamed
  Chairman, Zanzibar Youth Network; Senior Guide, Ocean Tours of Zanzibar Travel Agency
  
• Malula Hassan Nkanyemka
  Project Development Advisor, Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Togo

• Dede Ame Marthe Amandine Woamede
  Consultant, AfricSearch
  
• Koffi Amegbo Nomedji
  Program Director, ALAFIA
  
• Kudjo Djogbenyui Nokplim Kaglan
  Journalist, Spokesman, and Head of the English Desk, Savoir News Agency

Uganda

• Med Ssengooba
  Officer for Administration and Programs, Legal Actions for Persons with Disabilities
  
• Josephine Kankunda
  Senior Researcher, The Foundation for Human Rights Initiative
  
• Jalia Nabukalu
  Director, JADE Consult

Zambia

• Abigail Kaindu
  Core Financial Literacy Trainer, Camfed
  
• Mundia Paul Hakoola
  Secretary General, National Youth Anti-Corruption Movement (NYACM)
  
• Brenda Mpande Lizabete Phiri
  Consultant, Deloitte & Touche

Zimbabwe

• Sydney Chisi
  Founding Director, Youth Initiative for Democracy in Zimbabwe (YIDEZ)
  
• Cleopatra Ndlovu
  Former Executive Director, Women in Parliament Support Unit
  
• Mathias Masimba Nyamanhindi
  Program Coordinator, Student Solidarity Trust (SST)