Mr. SARON MESSEMBE OBIA is an Author and Expert in International Security specializing in cybercrime, cybersecurity, cyber diplomacy, organized crimes, artificial intelligence, counter terrorism, stadia security, intelligence and money laundering. He is the brain behind ‘the Triangular Theory of Crimes’ also known as ‘the Triangular Theory Model of Crime’. A distinguish fellow of Average Mohammed Organization and author of the following books: ‘Cybercrime and AI State Money and Power’; ‘Online Services and Lab Glass: Forensic Investigation and Cloud Computing’; ‘The Criminal Mind in the Age of Globalization’; ‘Shaping Political Discourse in Cameroon Translators, Interpreters, Military and Civilians’; ‘Weaponized Drones. Terrorism in Africa, Al Qaeda, Al Shabaab, Boko Haram & ISIS’; ‘Jihadist Tendencies in West Africa: Boko Haram's Game - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’; ‘What is Putin Doing? Russia-Ukraine Crisis Sanctions, Peace and Security in The 21st Century’; and ‘Jihadist Tendencies and Global Terrorism on Soft Targets’ which address security dynamics in Africa and across the world.
Mr. SARON MESSEMBE OBIA is an Author and Expert in International Security specializing in cybercrime, cybersecurity, cyber diplomacy, organized crimes, artificial intelligence, counter terrorism, stadia security, intelligence and money laundering. He is the brain behind ‘the Triangular Theory of Crimes’ also known as ‘the Triangular Theory Model of Crime’. A distinguish fellow of Average Mohammed Organization and author of the following books: ‘Cybercrime and AI State Money and Power’; ‘Online Services and Lab Glass: Forensic Investigation and Cloud Computing’; ‘The Criminal Mind in the Age of Globalization’; ‘Shaping Political Discourse in Cameroon Translators, Interpreters, Military and Civilians’; ‘Weaponized Drones. Terrorism in Africa, Al Qaeda, Al Shabaab, Boko Haram & ISIS’; ‘Jihadist Tendencies in West Africa: Boko Haram's Game - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’; ‘What is Putin Doing? Russia-Ukraine Crisis Sanctions, Peace and Security in The 21st Century’; and ‘Jihadist Tendencies and Global Terrorism on Soft Targets’ which address security dynamics in Africa and across the world.
Mr. Saron holds an MSc. in Security Studies (Cybersecurity and Counter Terrorism) from the Pan African Institute for Development West Africa (PAID-WA), PGD in Criminology and Security Management (PAID-WA), A Certified Cyber Criminologist at the Applied Criminology Network International Academy in Abuja-Nigeria and a Certified Public Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute Yaoundé- Cameroon. Currently, he serves as a Theorists Coordinator at Cyber Jurisprudence International Initiative (CyJurII), Researcher at the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS); Technical Adviser at Ready for Development (RfD), a Cameroonian non-governmental organization; Course Facilitator at Alliance for Social Inclusion Development- Academy of International Law (ASID-AIL); speaker and cybersecurity and artificial intelligence educator at International Center for Conflict, Peace and Legal Studies (ICCPLS) Buea-Cameroon; Cybersecurity instructor at Wilses Cyber Security Solutions-Zambia; Cybersecurity instructor at CyberDefenz, Yaoundé-Cameroon Security Expert and Consultant at IREX AI, U.S based organization, which they work on stadia security, artificial intelligence enhancement and cybersecurity; and a Counter Terrorism Analyst at the Islamic Theology of Counter Terrorism (ITCT-UK) United Kingdom Think Tank.
Mr. Saron is actively involved in research publications and changing the narrative about artificial intelligence, cyber diplomacy and integration of cybersecurity in major sport events. He is a IGC Country Chair at Ishkama Global Change; Ambassador and Member at the Global Socio-Economic and Financial Evolution Network (GSFEN); Researcher on African affairs at Dnepropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs Ukraine. His genius continue to influence the understanding and development of security governance and intelligence cooperation in former organizations: former Assistant Editor and IACSP Representative for Cameroon Publication Division at International Association for Counter-Terrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP SEA); former Researcher at International Team for the Study of Security (ITSS) Verona- Italy; Guest editorial at American Security Today; Researcher at Cyber Physical System Virtual-Organization (CPS-VO) Washington D.C; and as a Senior Consultant for the Federal Republic of Somalia on counter terrorism and violent extremism.
Rev. Father Ngah Carol Suilabayuh is a missionary and jurist. Former member of African Union Youth Assembly. President and founder of Holding Hands Cameroon (HOHACAM) which focus on social impact, empowering communities, uplifting vulnerable persons and advocating for a world were health, education and protection human dignity are pillars. A Certified Advocate for Peace and Governance. Human rights activist at Human Rights Defender Cameroon. Studied law at the Department of Common Law, University of Buea and holds a Masters of Arts (MA) in Systematic Theology. Currently a Doctorate Candidate and aspirant to the Nigeria Bar Association.
Rev. Father Ngah Carol Suilabayuh is a missionary and jurist. Former member of African Union Youth Assembly. President and founder of Holding Hands Cameroon (HOHACAM) which focus on social impact, empowering communities, uplifting vulnerable persons and advocating for a world were health, education and protection human dignity are pillars. A Certified Advocate for Peace and Governance. Human rights activist at Human Rights Defender Cameroon. Studied law at the Department of Common Law, University of Buea and holds a Masters of Arts (MA) in Systematic Theology. Currently a Doctorate Candidate and aspirant to the Nigeria Bar Association.
Dr. Gabriel Cyrille Nguijoi is a Political Science scholar specialising in security studies, governance, intelligence cooperation, and African geopolitical transformations. With over ten years of experience in applied and policy research, his work bridges African and global security architectures, focusing on hybrid governance, transnational threats, and resilience systems. He has made significant contributions to discussions on security in Africa, particularly on the role of intelligence cooperation in combating terrorism, and para-terrorism addressing complex security challenges across the continent.
Dr. Gabriel Cyrille Nguijoi is a Political Science scholar specialising in security studies, governance, intelligence cooperation, and African geopolitical transformations. With over ten years of experience in applied and policy research, his work bridges African and global security architectures, focusing on hybrid governance, transnational threats, and resilience systems. He has made significant contributions to discussions on security in Africa, particularly on the role of intelligence cooperation in combating terrorism, and para-terrorism addressing complex security challenges across the continent.
Dr. Nguijoi holds a Ph.D. in Political Science (International Relations) from the University of Yaoundé II, where his dissertation focused on intelligence cooperation in the fight against terrorist threats in Africa, case studying the RIFU in the Lake Chad Basin region. Currently, he serves as a Research Officer at the National Mapping (Cartography) Research Institute (NIC), part of the Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (MINRESI) in Cameroon; a Research Associate/Consultant at the African Centre for the Study of the United States at the Wits University in South Africa; and a Lecturer at the Cameroonian Institute of Diplomatic and Strategic Studies (ICEDIS). In these roles, he teaches courses in international relations, security studies, and diplomacy, while mentoring students and early-career scholars.
From 2018 to present, Dr Nguijoi has been part of institutional research on governance, security, and data mapping, working to enhance policy design and support the development of sustainable governance frameworks.
Dr. Nguijoi is actively involved in research publications and has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of prominent professional organizations, including the European Centre for Populism Studies (ECPS), Research Academic in Urban Planning and Environmental Law, and the Cameroonian Community of Political Science Association. His research and academic work continue to influence the understanding and development of security governance and intelligence cooperation in Africa.
Adiang Afounga Thelma Therese is communication fellow specializing in diplomatic communication, cyber security reporting, cyber diplomacy advocacy, public relations and media management. With more than six years of experience working with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as a Communication and Reporting Assistant at the Buea Field Office in the South-West Region of Cameroon. She is a dynamic communicator with strong track record in developing impactful communication strategies, success stories, and visibility enhancement especially within the milieu of cyber diplomacy. Her desire to learn and expand her professional horizon has enabled her to venture into other career fields like gender and protection, prevention against sexual exploitation and abuse and gender-based violence prevention with the United Nations. Thelma Adiang is currently enrolled in a six-month intensive training course on Child Protection at the Institute for Professional Training in Humanitarian Studies. In addition, she is a bachelor’s degree holder in Journalism, Communicative English and Psychology obtained in India precisely at CMR College for Center and Media Studies, after which she pursued her master’s degree (MSc) in Peace, Conflict Studies and International Relations at the Pan-African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA).
Adiang Afounga Thelma Therese is communication fellow specializing in diplomatic communication, cyber security reporting, cyber diplomacy advocacy, public relations and media management. With more than six years of experience working with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as a Communication and Reporting Assistant at the Buea Field Office in the South-West Region of Cameroon. She is a dynamic communicator with strong track record in developing impactful communication strategies, success stories, and visibility enhancement especially within the milieu of cyber diplomacy. Her desire to learn and expand her professional horizon has enabled her to venture into other career fields like gender and protection, prevention against sexual exploitation and abuse and gender-based violence prevention with the United Nations. Thelma Adiang is currently enrolled in a six-month intensive training course on Child Protection at the Institute for Professional Training in Humanitarian Studies. In addition, she is a bachelor’s degree holder in Journalism, Communicative English and Psychology obtained in India precisely at CMR College for Center and Media Studies, after which she pursued her master’s degree (MSc) in Peace, Conflict Studies and International Relations at the Pan-African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA).
KOTI AMUNDAM Tina Brenda is a distinguished Jurist and International Law scholar specializing in the intricate regulatory and diplomatic challenges of the digital age. She holds a Master's Degree in International Relations (International Disputes) from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in English Law. She is passionate about Criminal Law and International Security issues plaguing the world and Cameroon in Particular. A certified Public Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute and certified Cyber Criminologist at the Applied Criminal Network International Academy, Abuja-Nigeria. At the Muna, Muna and Associates Law firm she learned the changing dynamics of law practice. While as Junior Legal Counsel at DMP Partners Law Firm-Douala, Cameroon, she provided insight on AI Policy Research, conducted briefs analysis on the legal implications of automated decision-making and algorithmic bias for clients in the financial and energy sectors, advising on proactive legal safe guards.
KOTI AMUNDAM Tina Brenda is a distinguished Jurist and International Law scholar specializing in the intricate regulatory and diplomatic challenges of the digital age. She holds a Master's Degree in International Relations (International Disputes) from the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in English Law. She is passionate about Criminal Law and International Security issues plaguing the world and Cameroon in Particular. A certified Public Policy Analyst at the Nkafu Policy Institute and certified Cyber Criminologist at the Applied Criminal Network International Academy, Abuja-Nigeria. At the Muna, Muna and Associates Law firm she learned the changing dynamics of law practice. While as Junior Legal Counsel at DMP Partners Law Firm-Douala, Cameroon, she provided insight on AI Policy Research, conducted briefs analysis on the legal implications of automated decision-making and algorithmic bias for clients in the financial and energy sectors, advising on proactive legal safe guards.
As a Legal Advisor for Intelligence Security Solutions (ISS), the principal focus is forging policy at the convergence of Cyber Law, Data Protection, Fintech Regulation, and AI Governance within the global cybersecurity landscape. Providing critical legal foresight to the think tank’s research, ensuring that innovation in cybersecurity and AI is guided by principles of human rights, international cooperation, and regulatory compliance, particularly across the African and European spheres. Tina’s expertise is built on a deep understanding of transnational legal frameworks, enabling ISS to interpret and apply law to fast-evolving technologies, by formulating compliance strategies under the African Union’s Malabo Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, as well as European models (GDPR relevance for cross-border data transfers). In the milieu of Fintech and AI Regulation, projects on the legal permissibility of AI-driven financial services, drafting risk-mitigation policies for algorithmic transparency and consumer protection in the burgeoning African Fintech sector. She has a mastery of international dispute resolution and criminal procedure, which is applied to analyzing jurisdictional gaps in combating transnational cybercrime and supporting efforts in cyber diplomacy.
Tina continue to undergo advanced training in international legal mechanisms and cross-border conflict resolution which provides a crucial analytical lens for policy work in cyber diplomacy and security governance. She has equally negotiated and drafted complex Master Service Agreements and partnership contracts for technology and infrastructure clients, embedding strong data security, breach notification, and liability clauses to manage cyber risks contractually. She has written several research papers on cybersecurity and human rights; ‘Child Pornography and New Technologies in Cameroon’ and ‘Key features of Cameroon’s new data protection law’.
Eyambe Diale Birgitta is a highly motivated finance and accounting professional with more than 2years experience in accounting and sales role. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance at the Higher Institute of Business Management and Technology (HIBMAT) Douala. Her passion and quest for knowledge in financial operations, forensic accounting and customer engagement granted access within prominent financial institutions in Cameroon like Banque Atlantique, Cameroon. Forensic accounting is a strategic field in policing money laundering and organized crimes with the proliferation of new payment platforms. Diale is currently working as a Customer Experience Specialist at MTN Cameroon, where she has the opportunity to leverage her expertise and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and innovative organization.
Eyambe Diale Birgitta is a highly motivated finance and accounting professional with more than 2years experience in accounting and sales role. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance at the Higher Institute of Business Management and Technology (HIBMAT) Douala. Her passion and quest for knowledge in financial operations, forensic accounting and customer engagement granted access within prominent financial institutions in Cameroon like Banque Atlantique, Cameroon. Forensic accounting is a strategic field in policing money laundering and organized crimes with the proliferation of new payment platforms. Diale is currently working as a Customer Experience Specialist at MTN Cameroon, where she has the opportunity to leverage her expertise and contribute to the growth of a dynamic and innovative organization.
Prof. John M. Nomikos is the Founder and Director of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) BASED IN Athens, Greece. He is Chairman of the European Intelligence Academy (EIA) AND Founding Editor of the Journal of European and American Intelligence Studies (JEAIS). He earned his Bachelor Degree in Sociology at the North east Louisiana University in 1987,his Master’s Degree in European Integration and Cooperation at the University of Hull, 1991, and his Doctorate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy at the Washington International University in 2001, his Diploma in Black and Caspian sea regions, U.S. European Command, Directorate of Intelligence in 2014 and his Certificate in the E.U Security and Intelligence Awareness, European Security and Defense College, EU Commission in 2025.
Prof. John M. Nomikos is the Founder and Director of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS) BASED IN Athens, Greece. He is Chairman of the European Intelligence Academy (EIA) AND Founding Editor of the Journal of European and American Intelligence Studies (JEAIS). He earned his Bachelor Degree in Sociology at the North east Louisiana University in 1987,his Master’s Degree in European Integration and Cooperation at the University of Hull, 1991, and his Doctorate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy at the Washington International University in 2001, his Diploma in Black and Caspian sea regions, U.S. European Command, Directorate of Intelligence in 2014 and his Certificate in the E.U Security and Intelligence Awareness, European Security and Defense College, EU Commission in 2025.
He specialized on international relations, international security, counter-terrorism and U.S Foreign Policy. He was awarded the ‘2025 Life Time Achievement’ by the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE Global, USA). He has participated in more than eighty international conferences and has written many articles, contributed chapters and edited books. Some of his publications are:
‘Aspects of Islamic Radicalization in the Balkans After the Fallof Communism’ edited by John M. Nomikos, Mihai Dragnea, Joseph Fitsanakis, Darko Trifunovic, Vasko Stamevski and Adriana Cupea, NY: Peter Lang Verlag, 2023.
‘Greece and India-Looking Back to See Forward’, the Geostrata Journal, 2024, India.
‘European Intelligence Cooperation: A Greek Perspective’, National Security and the Future, Vol. 22, No.1-2,2021, Zagreb, Croatia.
‘Intelligence Beyond the Anglosphere: Mediterranean and Balkans Regions’ Book Edited by John M. Nomikos and Joseph Fitsanakis, Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS), March 2017, Athens, Greece.
Dr. Aigbe Diyeli Segun is an experienced criminologist and security professional with a demonstrated history of working in the research and security sector industry in Nigeria and Africa. A dynamic and versatile security professional with over 15 years of experience in the security sector. He built a track record of managing a very successful network. The National Network for Safe Communities and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to support citizen’s implementation process for strategic intervention to violence and improve the relationship between law enforcement among INNER CITY GANGS, especially in the implementation of violent Acts among Gang through Project Heal: A Drug Market Intervention Programme. He Holds an MSc from University of Ibadan in Criminology and Security Psychology. His PhD is in Criminology from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, with a special interest in criminal profiling, criminal psychopaths and counter-terrorism in the Horn of Africa, LAKE Chad Basin and Sahel Region respectively.
Dr. Aigbe Diyeli Segun is an experienced criminologist and security professional with a demonstrated history of working in the research and security sector industry in Nigeria and Africa. A dynamic and versatile security professional with over 15 years of experience in the security sector. He built a track record of managing a very successful network. The National Network for Safe Communities and Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to support citizen’s implementation process for strategic intervention to violence and improve the relationship between law enforcement among INNER CITY GANGS, especially in the implementation of violent Acts among Gang through Project Heal: A Drug Market Intervention Programme. He Holds an MSc from University of Ibadan in Criminology and Security Psychology. His PhD is in Criminology from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, with a special interest in criminal profiling, criminal psychopaths and counter-terrorism in the Horn of Africa, LAKE Chad Basin and Sahel Region respectively.
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