Aji Fama Jobe

Aji Fama Jobe

Aji Fama Jobe is the founder and lead content creator of BaobabBytes, a platform fostering collaboration and innovation among tech enthusiasts in Senegal and The Gambia. Inspired by the baobab tree’s resilience and interconnectedness, BaobabBytes serves as a digital hub for sharing ideas, resources, and discussions on technology’s transformative impact. Aji uses this platform to amplify diverse voices, highlight emerging tech trends, and promote gender inclusivity in the tech ecosystem.

As a tech community manager, Aji has over four years of experience empowering underrepresented groups in technology. She is a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Banjul, mentoring women and girls in tech, creating opportunities for visibility, and organizing impactful events like DevFest Banjul and IndabaX Deep Learning Gambia. Her initiatives focus on fostering discussions around artificial intelligence, digital rights, and the role of technology in societal development.
Aji’s work extends to internet governance, where she contributes to shaping policies that ensure ethical and inclusive digital practices. Through her involvement in the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence (AI), she has focused on AI governance, liability, and societal impact. She has also participated in global forums like Internet Freedom Africa, contributing to conversations on digital social protection, AI in electoral processes, and addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

Through BaobabBytes and her broader advocacy, Aji bridges the gap between technology and real-world challenges, fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration in her community. Her work reflects her dedication to creating inclusive spaces where technology drives positive change, inspiring the next generation of tech leaders in Africa.

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  • Organization
    Baobabbytes
  • Profession
    IT Consultant
  • Young AI Leaders Community

    Hub Leader
    20 January 2025 - 2029
    Banjul Hub
    Africa
    Gambia