Webinars

Professor Yeukai Mupangavanhu holds a doctor of law degree, specializing in trademark law, from the University of the Western Cape in 2014. Her expertise lies in intellectual property law, particularly in trademarks and the law of contract. She has extensive experience teaching intellectual property law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as undergraduate courses in the law of contract and advanced law of contract. Professor Mupangavanhu actively participates in national and international conferences and forums, where she shares her research findings.

Max Koffi is a prominent advocate for Africa’s economic decolonization. He is the founder and CEO of Africa in Motion, a non-profit organization that aims to increase the impact of the African Diaspora on the sustainable and economic development of the African continent. Additionally, he is the founder and chairman of the Equal Trade Alliance (ETA). ETA aims to bring together European and African professionals, students, and civil society actors to reflect upon the current trade relations between Europe and Africa, as well as the challenges that arise.

The African Voices of Freedom magazine will be pre-launched before LibertyCon Africa. The pre-launch event will feature contributors from the magazine, enabling them to share insights into their contributions and solutions to pressing issues impacting human dignity and freedom across Africa.

Feyisade Charles Adeyemi PhD is a trans-disciplinary educator, development practitioner, and public speaker. He teaches Culture and Tourism in Africa, Citizenship Education, among other courses at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin. In addition to academic articles published in local and international journals, he has authored several opinion articles published in The Sun, The Guardian, The Nation newspapers, and Tell Magazine, among other print dailies/magazines in Nigeria.

Chiamaka Adinnu was recently a master’s student of food safety and quality engineering at the Szent Istvan University, Hungary. She currently works with African Liberty as an editorial assistant. As an established writer, her writing focuses on international trade and global economic trends influencing food and agriculture. She has worked with reputable local and international media outlets and has published works in these areas.

David Hundeyin is a writer and journalist who specializes in business, politics, and security. His work has been featured in various prominent publications such as Al Jazeera, The Africa Report, Channels Television, BusinessDay, West Africa Weekly, and CNN Africa. Hundeyin’s contributions were highlighted in the New Yorker Magazine and the Netflix documentary ‘Larry Charles Dangerous World of Comedy’, specifically in Episode four.

Prof. Catherine Kunyanga is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, Associate Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi. She is also the Coordinator, Food Security Center, a center of excellence. Her research interest currently focuses on food innovations and technologies that can be leveraged towards the reduction of food and nutrition insecurity using sustainable food systems approach in a holistic, transdisciplinary, and interdisciplinary approach to promote the consumption of safe and nutritious foods for better nutrition and health outcomes.

Chiamaka Adinnu was recently a master’s student of food safety and quality engineering at the Szent Istvan University, Hungary. She currently works with African Liberty as an editorial assistant. As an established writer, her writing focuses on international trade and global economic trends influencing food and agriculture. She has worked with reputable local and international media outlets and has published works in these areas.

Dr. Abdoulaye Kane is an Associate Professor in Anthropology at the Center for African Studies at the University of Florida. His teaching and research interest is on the transnational practices of Haalpulaar migrants in Europe and the United States and their impacts on the sending communities in the Senegal River Valley.

Dr. Wendy Williams’ research focuses on forced displacement and migration, violent extremist organizations, illicit financial flows, international human rights, humanitarian law, military professionalism, and the rule of law. Ms. Williams received a B.A. from Columbia College at Columbia University in New York and a J.D. from Columbia Law School and has written several articles on migration and human security.

Dakore Ekpendu is a multimedia journalist, who is dedicated to amplifying voices and stories that matter. With a focus on women, youth, peace, and a myriad of critical issues, her goal is to inform, inspire, and drive positive change through impactful storytelling.

Chriseddy Mwila is a social entrepreneur, award-winning governance expert, and the executive director at BeRelevant Afrika. Mwila holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and international relations from the University of Lusaka.

Vanessa Aboudi is a doctoral student in political science at the University of Yaoundé II, where she obtained her master II in the same discipline. Analyst in governance and democracy at the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, Vanessa Aboudi is author and co-author of several scientific articles and policy briefs addressing issues relating to governance and democracy, gender and human rights.