Our Story
Learn about the journey of LOSL-C and the passionate people who make our community special
How It All Started
LOSL-C was born from a simple observation: while technology was rapidly advancing globally, many communities in Africa lacked access to quality technical education and open-source knowledge.
What started as informal meetups between friends passionate about Linux has grown into a vibrant community of over 500 members across West Africa. We believe that technology should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or location.
Today, we're not just a Linux user group - we're a family of developers, system administrators, students, and tech enthusiasts working together to build a better technological future for Africa.
One of our early community workshops in Lomé, Togo
Our Journey
Key milestones in our community's growth and development
Started as a small group of Linux enthusiasts in Lomé
Started as a small group of Linux enthusiasts in Lomé
Organized our first Linux installation workshop for beginners
Organized our first Linux installation workshop for beginners
Reached our first major milestone of 100 active members
Reached our first major milestone of 100 active members
Extended our reach to other cities across Togo and West Africa
Extended our reach to other cities across Togo and West Africa
Launched several community-driven open source projects
Launched several community-driven open source projects
Meet Our Admins
The dedicated leaders who keep our community thriving
Daniel Ametsowou
Founder & Lead Administrator
Passionate Linux advocate. Started LOSL-C to bridge the technology gap in Africa.
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Rayane Tchabodi
Content Manager
Expert in digital communication. Creates the beautiful content you see on our platforms and manages community outreach.
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Emerick Mitchikpè
Cybersecurity Specialist & Trainer
Emerick is the boss of the bosses when it comes to cybersecurity. He leads our training programs in cybersecurity and ensures our community stays safe online.
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Laureen Ekon
Communications Manager
This girl boss is the voice of LOSL-C. She handles all our communications, social media, and public relations.
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Kallern Atter
WEB Pentester & Trainer
Although he is very humble, Kallern is master in his field. He specializes in web penetration testing and leads our training sessions on cybersecurity best practices.
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Bayédzè Comlan
Cybersecurity Specialist, Intelligence gatherer & Event planner
Without this guy, LOSL-C's events would not be as successful. Bayédzè is the calm in the storm, managing our events and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
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Denise Deabalo
Web developer & Trainer
This lady is the teacher you wish you had in school. Denise is a web developer and trainer who helps our members learn the skills they need to succeed in tech.
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Abdou-Jabar Mikailou
Web developer & Intelligence gatherer
Abdou-Jabar is a web developer and intelligence gatherer who helps our community stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in the industry.