Before the official creation of the French-African Foundation, the 2017 edition marked the launch of the Young Leaders program under the aegis of the Africa France Foundation, which was closed the same year. This first cohort brought together 20 pioneering laureates, symbolizing the spirit of collaboration and innovation between Africa and France. This founding event laid the foundations of the excellence network that endures today, focusing on leadership development and strengthening strategic ties.
HIGHLIGHT MOMENT
66
hours
of Discussions
ANCHORING
18
Venues
Hosting
SHARED KNOWLEDGE
80
Speakers and Experts
Gathered
2017 Edition – Under the dual high patronage of:
Bruno Mettling
Deputy CEO of the Group, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa
Lionel Zinsou
Co-President of AfricaFrance


ARNAUD BLANCHET
France
ANJEELEE CHINAMAL
Île Maurice
ALEXANDRE COSTER
France
AISSATA DIAKITE
Mali/ France
AZIZ DIALLO
Côte d'Ivoire
DAOUDA HAMADOU
Togo
MERIEME LOUAFI
Marocco
AMINATA KANE
Sénégal / France
KHALED IGUE
Bénin
SAMIR KAROUM
Algérie / France
EMMANUEL LEROUEIL
Rwanda / France
ILHAME MAAROUFI
Marocco
YVONNE MBURU
Kenya
NICK NTAHOKAJA
Burundi
ERIC NTUMBA
Congo
ÉRIC PIGNOT
France
GRÉGOIRE SCHWEBIG
France
RICHARD SESHIE
Côte d'Ivoire / Ghana
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