In a major win for Egyptian youth leadership, Engineer Mohamed Osama, an alumnus of the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, has been selected as a founding member of the African Youth Business Council (AfYBC). Representing North Africa on the executive board, Osama will join eleven other young African entrepreneurs under 40, tasked with shaping the future of youth-led business across the continent.
Osama, also the Technical and Technological Support Officer for the Global Solidarity Network, emphasized the council’s mission to champion youth entrepreneurship across Africa. He described the AfYBC as a crucial platform for young entrepreneurs, advocating for fair trade, youth-friendly economic policies, and greater participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
With a background in IT and entrepreneurship, Osama’s rise from a trainee to the founder of “VOOG Network,” a digital solutions company, underscores his commitment to driving digital innovation in Africa. His appointment to the AfYBC marks a significant step in empowering young African entrepreneurs, especially within the AfCFTA framework.
Anthropologist Hassan Ghazaly, founder of the Global Solidarity Network, lauded Osama’s appointment, highlighting it as a testament to the capabilities of Egyptian youth. Ghazaly praised the AfYBC’s efforts in integrating young entrepreneurs into the AfCFTA, envisioning a future where African youth lead the charge in transforming the continent’s economic landscape.
The AfYBC’s new executive board will serve a two-year term, bringing together top young entrepreneurs from across Africa to drive impactful business initiatives and create job opportunities in the ever-evolving African market.
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