ACFR Europe Program Announces the Appointment of Its Founding and Inaugural Chair
ACFR Europe Program Names Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha as Founding Inaugural Chair
PRESS RELEASE
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Fairfax, Virginia — 22 July 2026 — The African Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha, Global Executive Chair of ACFR, as the Founding and Inaugural Chair of the ACFR Europe Program.
In this historic role, Dr. Djaha will lead the design, governance architecture, and cross‑border execution of the ACFR 2030 Agenda, the institution’s flagship framework for shaping Africa–Europe cooperation, strengthening continental diplomacy, and advancing excellence‑based global governance.
As Inaugural Chair, Dr. Djaha will oversee the establishment of the Europe Program’s strategic pillars, including governance innovation, institutional partnerships, continental leadership development, and the expansion of ACFR’s Market‑Made School of International Relations (MMSIR) across European capitals. His appointment marks a decisive step in ACFR’s mission to build a new generation of Africa‑centered global institutions.
“The ACFR Europe Program is a cornerstone of our long‑term vision for a balanced, strategic, and excellence‑driven Africa–Europe relationship. I am honored to lead this effort and to work with partners across the continent and beyond to advance the ACFR 2030 Agenda,” said Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha, Global Executive Chair of ACFR.
The ACFR Europe Program will convene high‑level dialogues, policy forums, and institutional partnerships across Europe, while serving as the principal platform for advancing ACFR’s founding vision.
Dr. Djaha’s appointment is effective immediately.
For additional information, please contact the ACFR Europe Secretariat via our website.
ACFR Europe Program
The ACFR Europe Program is the European diplomatic and strategic arm of the African Council on Foreign Relations. It serves as a continental platform for Africa–Europe cooperation, fostering dialogue, governance innovation, and leadership development in order to strengthen Africa’s global influence within European institutions and the international order. The ACFR Europe Program serves as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, research, and collaborative action between European and African institutions. Dedicated to advancing governance, peace, security, and sustainable development, the program facilitates high-level engagements that bridge policy and practice. By convening thought leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, the ACFR Europe Program fosters innovative solutions to shared transatlantic challenges. Our initiatives are grounded in the belief that robust institutional partnerships and mutual understanding are essential for navigating the complexities of the modern global order and achieving sustainable, inclusive prosperity.
About the African Council on Foreign Relations (ACFR)
The ACFR is a global institution dedicated to advancing Africa’s leadership in international diplomacy, governance innovation, and strategic cooperation. Through research, dialogue, and institutional development, ACFR works to shape a more equitable and excellence‑driven global order.