Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Venue: Online session
Presiding Officer: Outgoing President, Prof. Marie Françoise Ouedraogo
1. A New Chapter for AWMA
On October 24, 2025, the African Women in Mathematics Association (AWMA) held the inaugural meeting of its new Executive Board for the 2025–2029 term.
Outgoing President Prof. Marie Françoise Ouedraogo welcomed participants and reviewed the AWMA statutes before introducing the incoming team.
She congratulated the new members and encouraged them to build on the achievements of the previous term while addressing key challenges facing the association.
2. Meet the New Executive Board
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Position |
Name |
|---|---|
| President | Prof. Selma Negzaoui |
| Vice President (North Africa) | Prof. Zeinab Mansour |
| Vice President (Southern Africa) | Prof. Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe |
| Vice President (West Africa) | Prof. Deborah Olufunmilayo Makinde |
| Vice President (East Africa) | Prof. Entisar Alrasheed |
| Vice President (Central Africa) | Prof. Aminatou Pecha |
| Secretary General | Prof. Faguèye Ndiaye |
| Vice Secretary | Dr. Ini Adinya |
| Treasurer | Prof. Sophie Dabo |
| Publicity & Information Officer | Dr. Angela Tabiri |
3. Key Issues Discussed
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Membership Fees: Managing dues remains a challenge due to currency variations across African countries.
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Constitutional Ownership: Members were urged to actively engage with and take ownership of the AWMA constitution.
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Bank Account: The new board will explore opening an account in France to streamline financial operations and partnerships.
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Communication: The AWMA mailing list will be handed over to Dr. Angela Tabiri to improve information sharing.
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Webinars: The members proposed organizing one webinar every two to three months to allow for better preparation and stronger participation.
4. Words from the New Leadership
Incoming President Prof. Selma Negzaoui expressed gratitude to the outgoing team and outlined her priorities:
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Strengthening AWMA’s online presence and website management
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Reactivating webinars and ensuring broad member engagement
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Improving transparency in communication and coordination across regions
She called on all members to contribute actively to the growth and visibility of AWMA.
5. A Spirit of Continuity and Collaboration
Both outgoing and incoming executives emphasized the need for teamwork, inclusivity, and sustained engagement.
Prof. Ouedraogo pledged her continued support to the new leadership, highlighting the importance of mentorship and collaboration among members.
6. Closing Remarks
The meeting ended at 3:49 p.m. in a collegial and positive atmosphere, with renewed commitment to AWMA’s mission of promoting women in mathematics across Africa.
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