Yvan Yenda Ilunga
Dr Yvan Yenda Ilunga is an Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations Salve Regina University (USA), and serves as Deputy Director for the Joint Civil-Military Interaction (JCMI) Research and Education Network. He is the author of ‘Humanitarianism and Security: Trouble and Hope at the Heart of Africa’ (Palgrave McMillan Inc, 2020). He Tweets […]
Leila Zerrougui
Ms. Leila Zerrougui of Algeria was appointed as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in February 2018. In this capacity, she serves as the senior‐most United Nations official in the DRC and directs MONUSCO’s efforts in relations to the protection of civilians and […]
Xia Huang
Mr. Xia brings over 30 years of diplomatic experience across the world, with experience in Africa, having served in several high-level positions. He was the Ambassador of China to Niger (2009-2012), Senegal (2012-2015) and the Congo (2015-2018). Most recently, he has served as the Ambassador at large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. […]
François Louncény Fall
Ambassador François Louncény Fall of Guinea is the Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) since 1st November 2016. He has previously served as SRSG in the Central African Republic (2007-2009) and in Somalia (2005-2007). Prior to joining UNOCA, Mr. […]
Liv Tørres
Liv Tørres is director of Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, NYU-CIC and a visiting professor at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Maria Ramos
Co-Chair of the UN Secretary-General’s Task Force on Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals and former Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group Limited
Vera Songwe
Vera Songwe took up her role as the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on 3 August 2017 at the level of Under Secretary-General. She brings to ECA and the position of Executive Secretary, a long-standing track record of providing policy advice on development and a wealth of experience in delivering development […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Board Chair, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance; AU Special Envoy to Mobilize International Economic Support for the Fight Against COVID-19; Former Finance Minister, Nigeria
Sophia Theresa Williams-De Bruyn
Sophia Theresa Williams-De Bruyn is a veteran anti-apartheid activist who was one of the organizers and leaders of the 1958 South African Women’s March to the Union Buildings. She is a former Member of Parliament (MP), and a Former Commissioner of Gender Equality in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
Wairimu Nderitu
Alice Wairimu Nderitu is an author, armed conflict mediator, columnist and ethnic relations educator. See https://wairimunderitu.com/