More than 150 freedom champions from 29 countries met in Nairobi, Kenya for Atlas Network’s 2019 Africa Liberty Forum. The two-day conference, which was co-hosted by local partners African Students for Liberty (ASFL), is an annual event to bring together leaders from think tanks and civil society organizations from all over Africa, creating opportunities for dialogue that focuses on challenges facing the continent as well as launching collaborations that will most effectively advance the cause of liberty.
Atlas Network's current chair of the Board of Directors—Linda Whetstone—is joined by ASFL's Linda Kavuka during opening remarks.
An unforgettable traditional performance by the Rambolo Dance Group was a highlight of the 2019 Africa Liberty Awards dinner.
Attendees converse during the buzzing crowdsource networking session on day one of the 2019 Africa Liberty Forum.
Ambassador Dr. Martin Kimani discusses the future of Africa during his keynote speech at the 2019 Africa Liberty Awards dinner.
Atlas Network's Director of Center for African Prosperity—Magatte Wade—gives an invigorating speech during the 2019 Africa Liberty Awards dinner.
Mehmet Issa N’DIAYE of Audace Insitut Afrique, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast ), was granted the 2019 Africa Liberty Award for helping secure land certificates for Ivory Coast residents through the “Liberating Rural Land’s Potential In Côte d’Ivoire” project.
John Mustapha Kutiyote of Students’ Organization for Liberty and Entrepreneurship (SOLE) won the 2019 Think Tank Shark Tank prize for his pitch to end cultural discrimination that takes private property rights away from women in South Sudan. The $5,000 prize will be spent on an awareness campaign that includes special workshops, community meetings, and radio outreach to help women understand their rights.
John Mustapha Kutiyote of Students’ Organization for Liberty and Entrepreneurship (SOLE) accepts the 2019 Think Tank Shark Tank prize.
At the end of the forum, Kavuka announced that Africa Liberty Forum 2020 will be co-hosted by IMANI Center for Policy and Education and will be held August 20-21 in Accra, Ghana.