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As a region, Sub-Saharan Africa is facing significant strategic change. Competition for critical minerals, shifting security partnerships and fast-moving local politics.
As a region, Sub-Saharan Africa is facing significant strategic change. Competition for critical minerals, evolving security partnerships, demographic growth, energy development, and rising expectations for economic opportunity and political reform are reshaping the continent’s strategic landscape.
These scenarios are playing out across the continent. In resource-rich countries, governments are focused on turning natural resources into long-term economic value while improving governance and attracting investment. Across East Africa, the Great Lakes Region, and the Horn of Africa, major infrastructure projects are redefining trade routes, regional connectivity, and economic growth.
To operate successfully in these markets, clients must understand more than official policy. Many of the decisions that shape political outcomes, commercial success, and security cooperation are influenced by informal networks, community leaders, local grievances, and public sentiment.
We provide clients with AI-enhanced intelligence analyzed through human-centric methodologies. With one of the deepest regional networks on the continent, we help clients identify credible partners, anticipate emerging risks, and capitalize on strategic opportunities with confidence.
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Chief Executive Officer
Luis Aleman, PhD, is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LFA Global Inc. He advises sovereign governments, defense and security institutions, and multilateral bodies. His experience spans North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He belongs to the Atlantic Council Global Leadership Circle and works in English and Arabic.
Chief Strategy Officer
Nathan Chiume is LFA's Chief Strategy Officer, setting the firm's long-term direction, directing market and geopolitical foresight, aligning execution across practice areas, and building the partnerships that expand LFA's engagement with governments and multilateral bodies. Two decades in risk, compliance, and geopolitical strategy, including Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.
General Counsel
Mr. Kohn is General Counsel of LFA Global Inc., with 30+ years of global legal leadership across energy, software, and development, including large-scale infrastructure acquisitions and project financing worldwide. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French; admitted in New York, Georgia, D.C., and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chief Transactions & Regulatory Officer
Valentin Bekanga Nsala is Chief Transactions & Regulatory Officer at LFA Global, advising on energy, infrastructure, investment, and public-private partnership projects. With more than 15 years of experience across government and international advisory work, he brings particular expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks, institutional reform, and complex transactions.
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