Our Story
Africa is undergoing an unprecedented digital expansion. While connectivity offers immense opportunities for economic growth and democratic engagement, it also exposes societies to weaponized disinformation, digital surveillance, and shrinking press freedoms. Traditional media models are collapsing, leaving a dangerous void in public accountability.
Media and Digital Institute (MDI) stands at the intersection of media, technology, and democracy in Africa. This vision has shaped our approach since 2022, and in 2026 we are building two continental initiatives that will shape us into the future: the Africa Digital Forum and Institut Des Métiers Du Digital (IMD). We are not just responding to technological disruption—we are shaping it. By equipping African journalists with futuristic digital capabilities, advocating for policy reforms, and protecting digital public spheres, MDI transforms systemic vulnerability into sustainable democratic strength.
Mission Statement
To accelerate digital transformation, defend press freedom, and empower resilient media ecosystems across Africa through capacity building, policy advocacy, technological innovation, and actionable research.
Vision Statement
An empowered, digitally connected Africa anchored by independent media, informed citizens, and inclusive digital governance.
Our Executive Team
Marc Aboflan
Managing Director
Marc ABOFLAN is a seasoned media development and international project management professional with over 15 years of experience driving transformative initiatives across Africa. Throughout his career, Marc has built a strong reputation for designing and implementing high-impact programs at the intersection of media, digital transformation, youth empowerment, governance, and innovation. He has held leadership roles with international organizations including Reporters Without Borders (RSF), The Journalism Trust Initiative, Global Media Registry, and Fondation Hirondelle, where he has successfully managed multi-country projects, strengthened media ecosystems, and built strategic alliances across more than 40 African countries.
Clifford Gyetuah
Director of Operations
Emmanuel Clifford Gyetuah is a distinguished executive whose impressive 12-year career spans the non-profit sector, finance and business development. His leadership is defined by a deep-seated commitment to scaling multinational entities while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. Emmanuel is widely recognized for his leadership at Bolingo Consult, a multinational language company he co-founded in 2019 that currently has operations in the United States, Ghana, and Rwanda. He possesses a remarkable ability to translate high-level institutional ambitions into tangible outcomes, adeptly managing complex partnerships with prestigious global bodies such as the African Union, GIZ, and the World Bank.
