Somalia 🇸🇴 Hamse Hirsi Hayd is an investigative journalist, documentary producer, and digital rights advocate working at the intersection of media, youth engagement, and democratic accountability in the Horn of Africa. He serves as Deputy Executive Director at CBA TV and leads Hayd Network, where he produces […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Maïmouna Ba is a passionate humanitarian activist dedicated to transforming pain and hardship into strength and dignity for forcibly displaced women and children, as well as those from poor families in Burkina Faso and Africa. As a fervent defender of human rights, she has […] read more
Somalia 🇸🇴 Mohamud Elmi is a Garowe-based journalist and media professional with a strong focus on investigative and public interest reporting. His work centers on social issues, youth development, media ethics, and community resilience in Puntland. Through in-depth storytelling and research-driven reporting, he aims to amplify underrepresented […] read more
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Haniya Ali Fersha is an Ethiopian journalist and social media influencer currently completing her final year of filmmaking studies. Driven by a resilient spirit and a unique personal perspective, she is passionate about merging her journalistic background with the creative technicality of film to produce […] read more
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Edmone Kaboré is a professional from Burkina Faso who is committed to promoting civic participation, women’s rights and youth engagement in West Africa. She works at the intersection of inclusive governance, human rights and digital technology, developing initiatives tailored to fragile contexts. As a […] read more
Somalia 🇸🇴 Maimun Abdirizak Khalif is the Founder and Head of Gender at SAVE YOUR DAUGHTER INITIATIVE, and engaged Independent Journalist and Content Creator based in Garowe, Somalia. Advocates for women’s rights, gender equality, democracy, and youth participation through media, civic engagement, and digital storytelling, amplifying community […] read more
Cameroon 🇨🇲 Fawoh Nancy Tomoh is a seasoned bilingual (English and French) media professional and communications officer with experience in journalism, publishing, and digital campaigning. As CEO and Publisher of LeGideon Newspaper, Nancy manages a bilingual publication, overseeing editorial content, distribution, and partnerships. She has trained numerous […] read more
Senegal 🇸🇳 Wilé Sadio Diallo is a journalist and fact-checker specialising in verifying information and combating misinformation. She is a digital content creator committed to raising public awareness through social networks. She also holds a degree in English from the Université Numérique du Sénégal. A graduate in […] read more
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Besufekad Amare is a prominent Ethiopian digital creator with a massive social media presence. With a combined following of over 1.5 million people—including 1.2 million on TikTok and 340k+ on Facebook—he is a leading voice in the Ethiopian creative economy, specialising in high-engagement storytelling and […] read more