AESA PROGRAMMES

GC Historical Timeline

We recognise excellence through the election of Fellows and Affiliates and science prizes to honour outstanding scientists

One of the core mandates of The African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) is to recognise excellence and it does this is by electing scholars who have excelled in their fields of expertise as its members. The AAS Fellowship comprises individuals who have reached the highest level of excellence in their field of expertise and have made contributions to the advancement of the field on the African continent. Fellows of The AAS are elected based on their achievements that include their publication record, innovations, leadership roles and contribution to society. Election into The AAS Fellowship is done through a rigorous review process.

The General Assembly consists of all Fellows of the African Academy of Sciences (FAAS). The General Assembly is the highest and ultimate decision-making governance organ of the Academy to which the Governing Council (GC) is responsible. It appoints the GC, oversees election of Fellows and approves long-term plans of the Academy. The GC is the policy and stewardship organ set up by the General Assembly to provide oversight for the overall functioning of the Academy.

Below is a highlight of the AAS GC in the last four decades:

Previous Governing Council

AAS The First 40 Years

Prof. Felix D. Dakora

President

2020-present

Prof. Barthelemy Nyasse

Secretary General

2020-present

Prof. Amina Abubakar

Treasurer

2020-present

Prof. Elly Sabiiti

VP: Eastern Africa

2020-present

Prof. Francine Ntoumi

VP: Central Africa

2020-present

2020s

Prof. Akissa Bahri

VP: Northern Africa

2020-present

Prof. Mohamed Iqbal Parker

VP: Southern Africa

2020-present

Prof. Salif Diop

VP: Western Africa

2020-present

Ms. Victoria Sabula

General Counsel and Board Secretary

2020-present

Dr. Mahama Ouedraogo

Director, African Union Commission for Human Resources, Science and Technology

2020-present

Mr. Fredrick Murunga

Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance committee

2020-Present

Prof. Felix D. Dakora

President

2017-2020

Prof. Barthelemy Nyasse

Secretary General

2017-2020

Prof. Amina Abubakar

Treasurer

2018-2020

Prof. Dominic Makawiti

Treasurer

2017

Prof. Elly Sabiiti

VP: Eastern Africa

2017-2020

Prof. Vincent Titanji

VP: Central Africa

2017-2020

2010s

Prof. Mahmoud Abdel-Aty

VP: Northern Africa

2017-2020

Dr. Boitumelo V. Kgarebe

VP: Southern Africa

2017-2020

Prof. Robert T. Guiguemde

VP: Western Africa

2017-2020

Ms. Victoria Sabula

General Counsel and Board Secretary

2017-2020

Dr. Mahama Ouedraogo

Director, African Union Commission for Human Resources, Science and Technology

2017-2020

Mr. Fredrick Murunga

Finance, Risk, Audit and Compliance committee

2017-Present

Prof. Aderemi Kuku 

President

2014-2016

Prof. Georges-Ivo Ekosse

Secretary General

2014-2016

Prof. Dominic Makawiti

Treasurer

2015-2016

Dr. Thomas Maina Kariuki

Treasurer

2014

Prof. Vincent Titanji

VP: Central Africa

2014-2016

2010s

Prof. Thameur Chaibi

Regional Rep: Northern Africa

2014-2016

Dr. Boitumelo V. Kgarebe

Regional Rep: Southern Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Burton Mwamila

VP: Eastern Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Mahmoud Abdel-Aty

VP: Northern Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim

VP: Southern Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Robert T. Guiguemde

VP: Western Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Thomas Silou

Regional Rep: Central Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Ameena Gurib-Fakim

Regional Rep: Eastern Africa

2014-2016

Prof. Richard Awuah

Regional Rep: Western Africa

2014-2016

Prof. A. Lamine Ndiaye

President

2011-2013

Dr. Shem Arungu Olende

Secretary General

2011-2013

Prof. Joseph Massaquoi

Treasurer

2011-2012

Dr. Thomas Maina Kariuki

Treasurer

2013

Prof. Abdel Shafy Fahamy Obada

VP: Northern Africa

2011-2012

2010s

Prof. Francis Allotey

VP: Western Africa

2011-2013

Prof. George Ivo-Ekosse

Regional Rep: Central Africa

2012-2013

Prof. Keto Mshigheni

Regional Rep: Eastern Africa

2011-2013

Prof. Thameur Chaibi

Regional Rep: Northern Africa

2013

Prof. Mohammed Hassan

President

1999-2010

Dr. Shem Arungu Olende

Secretary General

2006-2010

Prof. Gideon. B. Okelo

Secretary General

1999-2005

Prof. Turner T. Isoun 

Treasurer

1999-2010

Prof. Frederick Kayanga

VP: Eastern Africa

2006

2000s

Prof. Abed Peeraly

VP: Eastern Africa

1999-2005

Prof. Abdel Shafy Fahamy Obada

VP: Northern Africa

2006-2010

Prof. Attia A. Ashour

VP: Northern Africa

1999-2005

Prof. Paulus Gerdes

VP: Southern Africa

2006-2008

Prof. Lydia Makhubu

VP: Southern Africa

1999-2005

Prof. Francis Allotey

VP: Western Africa

2006-2010

Prof.Rufus Adegboye

VP: Western Africa

1999-2005

Prof. Jean Nya Ngatchou

Regional Rep: Central Africa

2006-2008

Prof. Keto Mshigheni

Regional Rep: Eastern Africa

2006-2010

Prof. Paul Nkwi

Regional Rep: Central Africa

2006-2010

Prof. Suzanne Ratsimamanga

Regional Rep: Central Africa

2001-2005

Prof. Najia Kbir Ariguib

Regional Rep: Northern Africa

2001-2008

Prof. Emmanuel Edee

Regional Rep: Southern Africa

2006-2008

Prof. C Chetsanga

Regional Rep: Southern Africa

2001-2005

Prof. T. R. Odhiambo

President

1990-1998

Prof. Gideon. B. Okelo

Secretary General

1990-1998

Prof. Turner T. Isoun 

Treasurer

1994-1998

Prof. Ahmed Hassanali

Treasurer

1990-1993

Prof. Abed Peeraly

VP: Eastern Africa

1997-1998

1990s

Prof. Paul Nkwi

Regional Rep: Central Africa

1997-1999

Prof. Suzanne Ratsimamanga

Regional Rep - Eastern Africa

1990-1997

Prof. Mohammed Hassan

VP: Eastern Africa

1991-1994

Prof. Attia A. Ashour

VP: Northern Africa

1990-1998

Prof. Lydia Makhubu

VP: Southern Africa

1990-1998

Prof.Rufus Adegboye

VP: Western Africa

1997-1998

Dr. Victor Doulou

VP: Western Africa

1990-1995

Prof. Mahdi ElMandjra

Regional Rep: Northern Africa

1992-1993

Prof. J.S Nkoma

Regional Rep: Southern Africa

1990-1991

Prof. Ebenezar Laing

Regional Rep: Western Africa

1994-1995

Prof. T. R. Odhiambo

President

1985-1989

Prof. Samson Gombe

Secretary General

1987-1989

Prof. Samson Gombe

Treasurer

1987-1989

Dr. Christopher Magadza

VP: Eastern Africa

1987

Prof. Attia A. Ashour

VP: Northern Africa

1987-1989

1980s

Prof. Raoelina Andriambololona

VP: Southern Africa

1985-1989

Dr. Akoly Nyatepe-Coo

VP: Western Africa

1985-1989

Prof. J.S Nkoma

Regional Rep: Southern Africa

1985-1990