​​​​Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel Zoumman has studied Microbial Plant Biotechnologies and Plant Breeding. His work focuses mainly on the fight against climate change and its effects; in particular, the fight against the effects of soil salinization and water stress by using local ingredients and soil microorganisms. He did his mobility through the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme and SCIFSA project at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal from 2018 – 2020. He has a Master in Plant and Microbial Biotechnologies, after which he worked as a Research Assistant for CIRAD (French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development) at the International Mixed Laboratory IESOL (Ecological Intensification of Cultivated Soils in West Africa) in Senegal from 2020 – 2021. He is currently a PhD student in Plant and Microbial Biotechnologies and Plant Breeding at Cheikh Anta Diop University and is based in Dakar, Senegal. 

"My vision is to make ASAF the first African student and alumni network that has a positive impact on the improvement of the continent's higher education system and educational policy-making in Africa, but also a platform that fosters the professional insertion and career development of each of its members."

Thandiwe Pelonomi Majama is currently doing an MSc in Transition, Innovation and Sustainability Environments at the Poznan University of Economics and Business in Poznan, Poland. Through the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship she is doing her mobility at NOVA FCSH (Portugal), University College Dublin (Ireland), Poznan University of Economics and Business (Poland), and Danube University Krems (Austria) from 2021 – 2023. She also holds a Bachelor of Law. She is currently based in Poznan, Poland.

"To me ASAF is an opportunity for Africans in the diaspora and on the continent to connect, collaborate, mentor each other and build friendships for the prosperity of Africa."

​​​​​​Daniel Wafo Fosso has studied Plant Breeding and Genetics at the University of Douala in Douala, Cameroon. Through the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, he went to Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki, Nigeria in 2021. Daniel has a Master of Science and has worked as a Laboratory Analyst and Research Assistant in Genetics. He has also previously served as the ASAF Co-Ambassador of Nigeria. He is currently based in Douala, Cameroon and works as a Private Consultant in green space management and farming systems.

"My vision for ASAF is that it should become an autonomous network specialising in the promotion of higher education that meets the standards of good practice and is accessible to all African students, accompanying them to ensure their integration into working life."

Jackson Lontchi studied Physics at Université de Yaoundé I in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Through the Intra ACP mobility programme he went to Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis in Tunis, Tunisia from 2014 – 2017. Jackson now has a PhD and works as a researcher in the field of photovoltaic solar energy. He is currently based in Paris, France.

"I am committed to ASAF because I trust in the influence it will have in the sector of education and sustainable development of the African continent."

Cosmas Kombat Lambini has studied Conservation and Development at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Through the Erasmus Mundus mobility programme, he completed an International Master of Science in Rural Development at Ghent University in Ghent, Belgium from 2007 — 2009. Cosmas is now a Dr. rer. nat in Forestry. After finishing his studies, he worked as a Research Consultant in Research and Innovation. He is based in Berlin, Germany and works for the International Institute for Environment and Development, London.

"My Erasmus Mundus mobility experience in Cordoba, Spain and Berlin, Germany was the best experience because the programme provided me a unique opportunity to develop intercultural competencies and establish international networks which was beneficial for my future academic and career development."

​​​​​​Lina Mkoji has studied Sustainable Tourism at the University of Southern Denmark (Kolding), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), and University of Girona (Spain) through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme from 2016 – 2018. She now holds a European Master in Tourism Management and works as an Individual Contractor & Entrepreneur in Tourism. She is currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.

"My vision for ASAF is for it to grow into an influential forum in the education, training, youth, and entrepreneurship spaces and to build meaningful partnerships that will drive the sustainable development of Africa."

Imane Benrabiaa is doing a PhD in Translation in the Field of Tourism at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakesh, Morocco. Through the Erasmus+ ICM mobility programme, she went to West Bohemia University in Pilsen, Czech Republic in 2019 and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary in 2022. Imane is currently a 3^rd year PhD researcher and also works as a translator. At the moment she is based in Marrakesh, Morocco.

"To me ASAF is a chance to experience the thrill of an international environment even after my mobility, and an opportunity to build upon our shared skills and experience to build a stronger, more radiating Africa."

Nabawanda Juliet Kasozzi has studied Computer Science and Information Technology, Accounts and Finance, and is currently also doing Media Studies at the International University of East Africa in Kampala, Uganda. Through the African Union’s Mwalimu Nyerere Scholarship Scheme, she went to Kampala University in Kampala, Uganda for her mobility from 2009 – 2013. She has a Bachelor in Computer Science and Information Technology, and a Master in Information Technology. She now works as an Information Technology Officer, accountant and a tutor. She is currently based in Mbarara, Uganda. 

"To me ASAF is a family and a network of like-minded people, developing and growing through different experiences of academics and skills development under mobility scholarships funded by the European Union that can be used to mentor other ASAF members and also giving back and developing our communities and Africa at large."

Samakao Misheck has studied Human Resources and Management at The Copperbelt University in Kitwe, Zambia. Through the Erasmus+ ICM programme he carried out his academic mobility at León University in León, Spain from 2016 –  2017. He has a Master in Human Resources and Management and has worked as a Chief Human Resources Management Officer after his studies. He is currently based in Kabwe, Zambia and works as Deputy Dean of Student Affairs.

"My vision for ASAF is to strategically develop and grow ASAF and help create professional synergies to influence policy and all developmental agendas both in the short and long-term basis."