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For over 50-years, NEW AFRICAN has been the world’s biggest-selling, English-language pan-African magazine. With our cutting-edge content we bring an African perspective to international reporting on the continent. Inspiring and always enlightening, New African covers real issues often ignored elsewhere and corrects the many misconceptions associated with the continent. With our in-depth monthly r

eports, New African brings Africa closer to the world and offers an invaluable window to the globe’s most diverse continent. It is ideal for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting Africa.

A strong recognition for Hazem Ben-Gacem, named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He is an Investor and th...
19/12/2025

A strong recognition for Hazem Ben-Gacem, named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He is an Investor and the founder of BlueFive Capital, a global investment manager focused on channeling capital into high-growth markets across the Global South.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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A significant recognition for Dr George Elombi named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He serves as Presid...
19/12/2025

A significant recognition for Dr George Elombi named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He serves as President and Chairman of African Export Import Bank - Afreximbank leading the institution at a pivotal moment for Africa’s trade and development finance agenda.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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A deserved recognition for Olayemi Cardoso named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He serves as Governor o...
19/12/2025

A deserved recognition for Olayemi Cardoso named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He serves as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria overseeing monetary policy and banking sector reforms at a critical moment for the country’s economy.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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A notable recognition for Ibrahim Magassa, named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He is a Banker and the ...
19/12/2025

A notable recognition for Ibrahim Magassa, named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He is a Banker and the founder of Aljest Investment Bank, where he advises governments and institutions on complex financial and strategic transactions across Africa.

➡️ Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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Recognition for Steve Bartlett featured among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He is a Digital Creator, serial ...
19/12/2025

Recognition for Steve Bartlett featured among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He is a Digital Creator, serial entrepreneur, best selling author, and founder and host of The Diary of a CEO, one of the world’s most widely listened-to podcasts, with a growing global audience.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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A well-earned recognition for Tunde Olanrewaju, featured among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He serves as Ma...
19/12/2025

A well-earned recognition for Tunde Olanrewaju, featured among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He serves as Managing Partner for Europe at Real life at McKinsey following senior leadership roles across the firm’s UK, Ireland and Israel offices.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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Congratulations to sim tshabalala on being named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.He serves as Group CEO ...
19/12/2025

Congratulations to sim tshabalala on being named among the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

He serves as Group CEO of Standard Bank Group leading Africa’s largest bank by assets and capital, with a presence across key markets on the continent.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

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Congratulations to Dr Sidi Ould TahHis recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025 is well deserved ...
19/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Sidi Ould Tah

His recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025 is well deserved and comes at a pivotal moment for African development finance.

As President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), he steps into the role with a reputation built on experience, strategic depth and institutional continuity.

➡️Read his full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.
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The Most Influential Africans of 2025 are here!This year’s data compiled by New African magazine shows a powerful trend:...
19/12/2025

The Most Influential Africans of 2025 are here!

This year’s data compiled by New African magazine shows a powerful trend: leaders in Business, Public Office, and the Creative Economy are shaping the continent’s future - driven largely by voices from Anglophone Africa, which leads with 55% representation.

Snapshot of the Top 100:

- Gender: 37 women, 63 men

- Languages: English (55), French (23), Arabic (15), Amharic (4), Portuguese (3)

- Sectors: Business (21), Creatives (19), Public Office (15), Thinkers (15), Sports (13), Change Makers (9), Technology (8)

The verdict is simple: Africa’s influence is diverse, multilingual, and boldly future‑focused.

➡️Join the conversation: please let us know your thoughts and share any name you feel should have made it!

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African Business

He never ruled Kenya, yet his vision shaped its democracy.Raila Odinga turned conviction into service and dissent into s...
24/10/2025

He never ruled Kenya, yet his vision shaped its democracy.

Raila Odinga turned conviction into service and dissent into strength.

How can Africa honour leaders who build institutions, not empires?

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Across Africa, leaders rise and fall. But when institutions are weak, power concentrates in individuals, leaving nations...
11/09/2025

Across Africa, leaders rise and fall. But when institutions are weak, power concentrates in individuals, leaving nations fragile once they depart.
The real strength lies in systems that outlast leaders.

Can Africa shift from strongmen to strong institutions?

Read the full story: https://newafricanmagazine.com/30980/

Some African countries are making gains in governance, with Rwanda, Mauritius and Botswana standing out.But the bigger p...
11/09/2025

Some African countries are making gains in governance, with Rwanda, Mauritius and Botswana standing out.
But the bigger picture reveals that progress across the continent remains slow and uneven.

Can these positive examples inspire broader change?

Read the full story on NewAfrican: https://newafricanmagazine.com/30976/

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For over 50-years, NEW AFRICAN has been the world’s biggest-selling, English-language pan-African magazine. With our cutting-edge content we bring an African perspective to international reporting on the continent. Inspiring and always enlightening, New African covers real issues often ignored elsewhere and corrects the many misconceptions associated with the continent. With our in-depth monthly reports, New African brings Africa closer to the world and offers an invaluable window to the globe’s most diverse continent. It is ideal for those looking to gain a better understanding of the most important issues affecting Africa.