Lang Fafa Dampha

Born in the Gambia, Lang Fafa Dampha lived and worked in Paris from 1989 to 2009. He obtained a BA in English Language, Literature and Civilisation at the University of Paris 7 Jussieu, and a PhD in English Studies (Civilisation, Society and Culture) at the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne.

For two years Lang Fafa taught Legal English (Law and Politics - UK/USA) at the University of Paris 2 - Panthéon Assas; Economic English (introduction to banking and finance, the Stock Market and the history of economic thought) at the University of Paris 8, Saint Denis, and English for Economic and Social Administration, University of Paris 13, Villetaneuse

He returned to Africa in November 2009 and is now working in Bamako, Mali, as Executive Secretary of the African Academy of Languages (ACALAN), and Interim Director of the African Centre for the Study and Research on Migration. Both institutions are specialised agencies of the African Union.