Mabingue Ngom: We can make a real difference in the Sahel
In an exclusive interview, Mabingue Ngom, UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, talks to New African about the Demography, Peace and Security project. Read more
In an exclusive interview, Mabingue Ngom, UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, talks to New African about the Demography, Peace and Security project. Read more
New African magazine editor Anver Versi introduces 'Voices of African Women', a collection of personal views and reflections by African women on the extraordinary times we are living through. Read more
César Augusto Mba Abogo, former Minister for Finance, Economy and Planning of Equatorial Guinea, speaks out In his first international interview since leaving office in October. Read more
2020 may have been the most annus horribilis of all the anni horribiles in living memory, but it has produced no less a field of ... Read more
Rwanda's Education Minister, Dr Valentine Uwamariya, acknowledges the challenges facing the country's education system but sees them as opportunities to enhance it. Read more
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) commissioned a team of researchers and experts to find solutions to the crisis in the Sahel. Find out about their recommendations.
The youthfulness of Mali’s population is both an asset and a challenge. If the needs are of the youth not met, they may drawn into crime, terrorism and religious radicalism.
Burkina Faso needs to move from a reactive approach to security to a preventative approach based on providing its youth with work and education.
Despite increased attention, Africa’s contribution to the UK is still not properly acknowledged. Is it time for a permanent symbol to be erected? asks Clayton Goodwin.
Countries of the Sahel face significant social, demographic and security challenges. Only by understanding the link between these issues can we develop a sustainable solution.
A doyenne of British theatre and star of the hotly anticipated Netflix drama Bridgerton, Ghanaian-British actor Adjoa Andoh is really coming into her own. Interview by Juanne H. Fuller.
In an exclusive interview, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, Head of UNOWAS, calls for an integrated approach to solving the problems of the Sahel.
Pressures on women to be skinny cause much physical and mental harm. We need to challenge the norm and reject the conditioning we’ve experienced, says plus-size model Táyra Augusto.
While benefiting from considerable economic growth, Niger faces significant challenges. The government is deploying an assertive social strategy to support at-risk populations.
Overall standards of governance in Africa have declined for the first time since 2010. What has caused this drop in performance? Neil Ford reports.
African responses to Covid-19 show that developing countries are not dependent on developed countries for solutions and resources, says Yara Manuela Cumbi.
Why are African leaders silent on the brutal treatment of ordinary Africans while they loudly condemn brutality elsewhere? asks Moky Makura.