Transform Africa Now (TAN)
Building Leaders. Shaping Systems. Transforming Africa.
Our platform is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to deliver a world-class digital experience that reflects the scale, ambition, and impact of our mission. We are not just building a website. We are building a continental platform for leadership and institutional transformation.
Leadership & Governance Institution
Diaspora & Policy Engagement Platform
Youth Development & Capacity Building
Emerging Continental Influence Network
Who We Are
Transform Africa Now (TAN) is a leadership, policy, and youth development institution committed to shaping Africa's future through structured leadership systems, strategic engagement, and institutional reform.
We operate at the intersection of:
Our mission is to equip leaders, influence systems, and mobilise networks to drive sustainable transformation across Africa.
Our Work
Six pillars driving Africa's transformation
Leadership Development
Mentorship, fellowships, and leadership training programmes
Policy Engagement
Strategic dialogue and governance influence platforms
Diaspora Mobilisation
Connecting global African expertise and capital
Youth Empowerment
Capacity-building initiatives for future leaders
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with institutions, governments, and stakeholders
Transformative Voices
Our media platform shaping narratives and influence
Our Growing Impact
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Young People Engaged
UK-Based Programmes Delivered
Southampton
Multi-Country Network Presence
Expanding Strategic Partnerships
A full impact report will be available on the new platform.
Founder & Visionary
Africanus Annan
Political Strategist | Public Affairs Commentator | Diaspora Engagement Specialist
Africanus Annan is a leadership strategist and institution builder dedicated to shaping Africa's future through systems, governance, and strategic influence.
With a background in Politics & International Relations, Leadership & Human Resource Development, and experience as a Former Foreign Service Officer (Ghana), he brings a unique blend of policy insight, global perspective, and grassroots leadership engagement.
Through Transform Africa Now, he leads the organisation's mission to:
“Africa's future will be built on systems that outlive individuals.”
Leadership & Governance
Transform Africa Now is guided by a strong governance framework combining strategic leadership, independent oversight, and expert advisory support.
Board of Directors
Africanus Annan — Founder & Executive Director
Richard Leigh — Co-Founder & Director
Dr Patience Annan — Non-Executive Director
Ellen Honny — Non-Executive Director
Dr Bernard Appiah — Non-Executive Director
Rev Samuel Lartey
Executive Team
Executive Director
Programme & Partnerships Lead
Operations & Administration Lead
Media & Communications Lead
Executive Support Team
Public Relations Manager
Mentoring Coordinator
Technical & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Legal
Advisory Network
A growing network of experts across:
Policy & Governance
Finance & Investment
International Development
Diplomacy & International Migration
Leadership Development
Diaspora Engagement
Youth Development
Economic & Social Development
A full leadership and governance page with profiles and images will be available on the new website.
What's Coming
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