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The African Taekwondo Union (AFTU) is a prominent organization dedicated to advancing the practice and development of Taekwondo in Africa.

About African Taekwondo Union

About us. 

The African Taekwondo Union (AFTU) is a prominent organization dedicated to advancing the practice and development of Taekwondo in Africa. 

  • 1Our Mission

    Is to promote and develop Taekwondo in Africa.

  • 2Our Goals

    Create opportunities for athletes and coaches to develop their skills, and to promote social impact and youth development through sport.

  • 3Our Vision

    Is to see Taekwondo become a widely practiced and recognized sport across Africa, promoting physical and mental well-being, social cohesion, and youth development.

AFTU

Federations

With 53 countries
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
D. R. Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Swaziland
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Unity

Unity

Trought Martial Art

Taekwondo Development

The AFTU is committed to promoting the practice and development of Taekwondo in Africa. Through its initiatives, the organization provides opportunities for athletes and coaches to develop their skills, and works to expand the reach of the martial art across the continent.

Partnerships for Progress

AFTU collaborates with national federations, regional bodies, and other stakeholders to advance the sport of Taekwondo in Africa. By building partnerships and networks, AFTU is able to amplify its impact and create opportunities for athletes and coaches throughout the continent.

Social Impact

Beyond its focus on sport, AFTU is also committed to creating social impact through its initiatives. The organization promotes social cohesion and youth development through sport, and works to address social issues such as gender equality, health, and education through its programs.

Concil

Members

President
President

Issaka IDE

President

1st Vice President / North

Driss EL HILALI

1st Vice President / North

Vice President

Fardouza M. EGUEH

Vice President

Vice President / Center

Allain BADIASHILE

Vice President / Center

Vice President / West

Cheik Daniel BAMBA

Vice President / West

Vice President

Amr SELIM

Vice President

Vice President

Jonathan NNAJI

Vice President

Vice President / South

Vinaikomar NAICKER

Vice President / South

Vice President / Islands

H. RANDRIAMANDRATO

Vice President / Islands

Vice President / Est

Hussam H. MOHAMED

Vice President / Est

Secretary General

Balla Dieye

Secretary General

In Memorium

Former World Taekwondo Vice President Gen. Ahmed Fouly 

SEOUL, Korea (April 30, 2021) - Gen. Ahmed Fouly was today posthumously awarded the Cheongryong Medal, the highest Order of Sport Merit from the Korean government, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the national propagation and development of Taekwondo.

The late Gen. Fouly was recommended by World Taekwondo for the award given his exceptional work in promoting and developing Taekwondo in Africa.

Gen. Fouly
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