Speak Up Africa is an African-led, Dakar‑based advocacy and communications organisation, founded in 2011 by Yacine Djibo and Fara Ndiaye. Its mission is to empower African leaders, communities, media, and civil society to tackle sustainable development challenges—including malaria, immunization, sanitation, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), gender equality, and global health R&D—through strategic convening, enabling, and advocacy efforts.