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Governance

Federation

The APNA Federation

The Federation of Associations for the Promotion of Digital Technology in Africa (APNA) is a non-profit association under French law. It brings together associations and volunteers in Africa, Europe and North America, committed to making digital opportunities accessible to everyone in Africa.

6 affiliated associations Fédération APNA (2026-11)
3 associations being created Fédération APNA (2026-11)
10+ nationalities Fédération APNA (2026-11)

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Leadership

A word from the leads

Afri'Tech Challenge goes beyond a competition: it reveals a generation of talent that dares to think differently, pushes boundaries and carries the ambition to transform Africa for the long term.

Hélène MENDY, Afri'Tech Challenge 2027 Lead

What our young people lack is not ideas, but support, visibility and connections.

Hassane TOURE, Projects Lead, APNA Federation

Committee

Organising committee

Hélène MENDY

Hélène MENDY

Afri'Tech Challenge 2027 Lead

Hassane TOURE

Hassane TOURE

Projects Lead, APNA Federation

Jury

The jury

The jury will be announced soon.

Past editions' juries 2026

Ethics

Rules and ethics

  • An independent jury
  • Partners represent at most one third of the jury
  • Declaration of the use of AI

Available soon

Accountability

Transparency

  • An agreement and an invoice for every sponsor
  • An impact report for each edition
  • The breakdown of the 2027 budget