Former President of Nigeria (Founding Chairman)
– H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President of the Republic of Benin
– H.E. Mr Nicephore Soglo
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of South Africa and Retired Anglican Arch-Bishop of Cape Town
– Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu
Former Prime Minister of Mozambique: Chairman, Africa Leadership Forum
– H.E. Dr. Mario F. da Graca Machungo
Former Prime Minister of Tanzania
– H.E. Dr. John Malacela
Former President of Mali
– H.E. General Toumani Toure