Institutional Mandate
Canada–Africa: Partners in Diplomacy, Economic Development, and Partnership
ACFR Canada is a global hub of the African Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR) that convenes government institutions, companies, organizations, media, founders, investors, executives, and leaders across Canada and Africa to strengthen cooperation, drive economic development opportunities, and shape a modern, inclusive international development.
It serves as a platform for dialogue, innovation, and strategic collaboration, advancing shared priorities in diplomacy, economic development, technology, and next-generation leadership exchange.
Strategic Orientation
A shared diplomatic future
ACFR Canada is a global hub of the African Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR) that convenes government institutions, companies, organizations, media, founders, investors, executives, and leaders across Canada and Africa to strengthen cooperation, drive economic development opportunities, and shape a modern, inclusive international development.
It serves as a platform for dialogue, innovation, and strategic collaboration, advancing shared priorities in diplomacy, economic development, technology, and next-generation leadership exchange.
Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha
ACFR Canada Founding Chair & Director of International Relations
Founding President and Global Executive Chair
Executive Chair, ACFR Europe Program
Executive Chair, ACFR Europe Program
African Council on Foreign Relations
Strategic Orientation
A shared diplomatic future
Established to translate complex engagemts into structured bilateral strategies, ACFR Canada mobilizes public-private actors, scholars, and diplomats to build a durable bridge of mutual cooperation.
Through Vision 2040, ACFR Canada will champion a vision of Africa–Canada relations rooted in mutual respect, shared strategic destiny, and the co‑creation of resilient futures—advancing a partnership that strengthens both continents and contributes to a more stable, prosperous, and humane world order.
Partner Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of ACFR Canada embodies the union of government institutions, companies, organizations, media, founders, investors, executives, and leaders across Canada and Africa.
Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha
ACFR Chair, Africa-Canada Strategic Relations
Founding President and Global Executive Chair
Executive Chair, ACFR Europe Program
Executive Chair, ACFR Europe Program
African Council on Foreign Relations
Mustapha Koroma
Africa Bureau Head, ACFR Canada
Chief Executive Officer at Bluewhale Travel and Tours
ACFR Executive Team
African Council on Foreign Relations Canada
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Diplomacy and Economic Development
The Partner Board of Directors is not merely an administrative body; it is the custodian of ACFR Canada’s legitimacy. By uniting diverse voices from both continents, it ensures that decisions are balanced, inclusive, and visionary, positioning ACFR Canada as a pillar of economic partnership development and diplomacy.
Institutional Integrity
Global Alignment
We maintain strict independence from political influence, guaranteeing that our work remains authoritative and objective.
Operating in harmony with the global ACFR network ensures seamless coordination across regional secretariats.