Tech Diplomacy Global 50 2026 : Africans shaping the future of technology

The Tech Diplomacy Global Institute published in 2026 its list of 50 global leaders shaping technology policy, digital governance, and international cooperation. The selection includes several influential African figures: Dr. Rachel Adams (CEO, Global Center on AI Governance – South Africa/UK), H.E. Olavo Correia (Vice‑PM & Minister of Finance and Digital Economy – Cape Verde), Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni (Minister Delegate for Digital Transition – Morocco), Dr. Tawfik Jelassi (UNESCO – Tunisia), Nathalie Kienga (Cybersecurity Lead, DRC), Lacina Koné (CEO Smart Africa – Côte d’Ivoire), and Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u (UN Digital Policy Advisory Board – Kenya). These leaders hold key positions in tech diplomacy, AI, cybersecurity, and digital public policy, reflecting their growing influence in global technology governance.