Académie africaine des sciences : un chercheur de l’Ucad élu vice-président pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has officially announced the results of the elections for its new Board of Directors for the 2026-2029 term, reports Le Soleil. Elected through a process described as "transparent, independent, and rigorous," this new team will be tasked with ensuring the institution's strategic direction and harnessing scientific innovation for sustainable development on the continent.
A significant development for Senegalese research, according to the same source, is that Professor Balla Diop Ngom, a teacher-researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD), has joined the governing body as vice-president for the West Africa region.
Within this executive body, Professor Friday Okonofua will assume the presidency, assisted by Professor Francine Ntoumi as secretary general and Professor Stephen Agong as treasurer.
Alongside Professor Balla Diop Ngom for West Africa, the national daily reports, the regional representation is completed by Professors Rajaâ Cherkaoui El Moursli for North Africa, Sospeter Muhongo for East Africa, Kenneth Ozoemena for Southern Africa and Felix Toteu for Central Africa.
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