The Team
Senior practitioners who have operated at the intersection of journalism, policy, and global communications for decades — and built the credentials to prove it.
Co-President · AMC Team Lead
Peter Burdin
Former BBC Africa Bureau Chief · International Journalist · Africa Development Advocate
Peter brings 35 years of senior editorial leadership within BBC's global news operation. As BBC Africa Bureau Chief (2009–2014), he oversaw news operations across 47 African countries with 100+ reporters and producers, serving 91 million weekly viewers. He launched Focus on Africa — the BBC's nightly African news programme.
As World Assignments Editor (1996–2006), he managed major global deployments during 9/11 and the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts. As Editor of the BBC World Affairs Unit (2006–2009), he managed 40+ prominent foreign correspondents including John Simpson, Jeremy Bowen, Fergal Keane, and Frank Gardner.
Landmark Achievements
1. BBC Nelson Mandela Project
Directed a 100-person team through 10-day global funeral coverage, earning the Sony Gold Award.
2. Focus on Africa
Launched the BBC's flagship nightly African news programme, expanding the BBC's African audience to 91 million weekly viewers.
3. Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA)
Co-Founded a pan-African education charity partnering with the Bosch Foundation, Cambridge University, and the African Association of Universities.
4. Board Memberships
Serves on the boards of African Leadership University, Wild Impact (wildlife conservation), and Humanity & Inclusion UK.
Co-President · Editorial Director
Chris Bishop
Award-Winning Journalist · Editor · Author
Chris brings 40+ years across print, television, digital, and radio. His 27-year career in Africa covering 20+ countries specialises in trade, investment, and mining narratives. He was the founding editor of Forbes Africa and digital publication Billionaire Tomorrow, and served as the first Head of News and Current Affairs at Botswana TV.
A trusted voice at the world's most significant economic forums, Chris has presented at the World Economic Forum (Davos and Africa), the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington, the EU–Africa Business Conference in Brussels, and the Economist Africa Business Conference in Dubai.
Landmark Achievements
1. Forbes Africa
Launched the first African edition of Forbes in 2011, redefining how the world covers African business and wealth. Still published today.
2. Penguin Random House Author
Authored four bestselling books including Africa's Billionaires and The BEE Billionaires.
3. Heads of State Interviews
Interviewed Nelson Mandela, Paul Kagame, Robert Mugabe, Jacob Zuma, Cyril Ramaphosa, and other heads of state.
4. World Economic Forum
Presented at WEF Davos, WEF Africa, IMF Spring Meetings, EU–Africa Business Conference, and Economist Africa Business Conference.
Strategic Communications & Partnerships Lead
Frenny Jowi
Award-Winning Journalist · Writer · Gender & Governance Advocate
Frenny's career spans BBC, international development, and data journalism. She pioneered digital-first journalism in Africa and now advises on AI applications in storytelling. She has built high-value partnerships with the EU, UN, and One World Media — and trained over 100 journalists across the continent.
As former journalism faculty at Aga Khan University's Graduate School of Media and Communications, she brings a rare combination of editorial excellence and institutional gravitas to every engagement.
Landmark Achievements
1. Ms President Programme
Led the €2M Ms President programme reaching 5 million weekly viewers across Kenya's 47 counties — the most-watched gender-focused media programme in East African history.
2. Kenya Media Week
Founded Kenya Media Week (2016) — the first initiative to unite journalists, editors, funders, and policymakers in one forum. Later replicated in Uganda.
3. Election Radio Programmes
Produced 170+ radio programmes in 8 languages during Kenya's 2017 and 2022 elections, reaching over 20 million listeners.
4. Information is Beautiful Gold Award
Won the 2022 Information is Beautiful Gold Award for data visualisation excellence — one of journalism's most prestigious international recognitions.
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