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We're thrilled to welcome Habiba Ahmed to the WSH Kigali team as our new Community Manager!   Habiba is a Community & Innovation professional with over 4 years of experience designing and scaling programs at the intersection of startups, technology, and ecosystem development across Africa. Her background blends international business with database management , a combination that has enabled her to scale a 2,500+ member Pan-African innovation network, lead an AI Masterclass Series that reached 1,100+ sign-ups, and build partnerships across the continent connecting founders with the knowledge and networks they need to grow.   What sets Habiba apart is her commitment to building spaces where people genuinely thrive, not just professionally, but as a community. She brings a people-centered approach to everything she does, with a deep passion for cross-border collaboration and ecosystem building.   She is also fluent in English, Arabic, Somali, and Turkish, making her a great addition to our team.   We're so glad to have her here. Welcome, Habiba!