Participated in side events and high-level convenings during the UN General Assembly, engaging on technology governance, AI ethics, and Africa’s digital transformation.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations. The annual General Assembly session and associated High-Level Week bring together heads of state, foreign ministers, and senior officials from all UN member states, alongside civil society leaders, private sector representatives, and academic experts.
The side events and high-level convenings that take place during UNGA week provide critical platforms for advancing specific policy agendas and building coalitions around shared priorities.
Tonisha participated in side events and high-level convenings during UNGA week in New York. She engaged with delegates, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives on technology governance, AI ethics, sustainable development, and Africa’s digital transformation agenda. Her participation reflected her ongoing commitment to ensuring that African perspectives are represented in global governance discussions — particularly on issues of digital sovereignty and technology policy.
Publications & Research
Seven books spanning AI governance, digital sovereignty, trade strategy, and leadership — including the flagship 100,000-word investigation SOVEREIGN: Who Owns the Future?