The African Biology Olympiad (ABO) 2025 has reached a historic milestone with the unveiling of the Continental Hall of Champions, recognizing the Top 7 student biologists across Africa who distinguished themselves through excellence, discipline, and scientific brilliance.
From thousands of students who participated across multiple African countries, these outstanding finalists emerged as the highest-performing representatives of their nations, earning continental recognition and securing their place in ABO history.
Meet the ABO 2025 Continental Hall of Champions
1st Place – Cameroon
Oceane Mboudjie Siewe
Oceane put forward a remarkable performance that placed Cameroon at the top of the continental rankings, showcasing exceptional mastery of biological concepts and analytical thinking.
2nd Place – Nigeria
Frances Chinelo Ozoude
Representing Nigeria with distinction, Frances demonstrated depth, accuracy, and consistency across all stages of the competition.
3rd Place – Tunisia
Miryam Jebari
Miryam’s outstanding showing highlights North Africa’s growing strength in STEM education and competitive science.
4th Place – Zimbabwe
Michelle Rupapa
A strong and inspiring performance that underscores Zimbabwe’s commitment to nurturing scientific talent.
5th Place – Ethiopia
Sofonias Addisu Shawul
Sofonias stood out for clarity of thought and resilience, earning Ethiopia a proud place among Africa’s top five.
6th Place – Kenya
Tejveer Singh Gujral
Kenya’s representative delivered a solid performance marked by precision and confidence at the continental stage.
7th Place – Ghana
Bennett Bonney
Rounding out the Hall of Champions, Bennett’s achievement reflects Ghana’s strong academic tradition in the sciences.
More Than a Competition
The African Biology Olympiad is more than an examination—it is a continental platform for identifying, celebrating, and empowering Africa’s next generation of scientists, researchers, and innovators.
Each finalist not only competed for medals but also served as a national representative and biology ambassador, contributing to cross-cultural exchange, leadership development, and the advancement of science education across Africa.
A Historic Maiden Edition
ABO 2025 marks the maiden edition of the African Biology Olympiad, making the achievements of these champions even more significant. Their success sets the benchmark for future editions and inspires thousands of students across the continent to pursue excellence in biology and STEM-related fields.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate these champions, the African Biology Olympiad remains committed to:
- Expanding participation across more African countries
- Strengthening science education at secondary school level
- Building a sustainable pipeline of African scientific talent
We congratulate all participants, teachers, schools, and national coordinators who made ABO 2025 a success.
Once again, congratulations to our ABO 2025 Continental Hall of Champions!
Africa’s future in science is bright—and it has already begun.