Covid-19: Live updates from across Africa
For all the latest news about coronavirus from across Africa visit the African Business liveblog Read more
Cameroon: All Africa in one country
It is all too easy to depict Cameroon's Anglo-Francophone division as a weakness, both because of the conflict that it has engendered and the negative impact that it has had on national cohesion. Yet it has the potential to become a real strength Read more
Putting Djibouti at the heart of global trade
Djibouti had little going for it when it became independent in 1977, but by exploiting its geographic position and putting into place well thought-out policies, it has developed into a global trading centre Read more
Al-Shabaab renews focus on north-eastern Kenya
Al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based organisation terrorising Kenya and Somalia is getting bolder while the forces opposing it are pulling in different directions Read more
The growing threat of ISIS and Al-Qaeda in Africa
From the Sahel to Mozambique, terror attacks by groups affiliated to ISIS and Al-Qaeda have been on the increase in recent years. Al Venter takes a detailed look what is happening in the terror hotspots and how African countries and their allies are responding to the problem Read more
COVID-19
Coronavirus explainer: Testing, lockdowns and exit strategies
For all you need to know about coronavirus testing, lockdowns and exit strategies in one place, New African provides this handy explainer
East Africa
Djibouti’s massive boom in transport infrastructure
Djibouti will spend $15bn over the next five years to build new infrastructure and improve its roads, rail and airport network as it seeks to …
East Africa
Djibouti: A new magnet for investment in the Horn
Djibouti’s new investment drive has been spectacularly successful but work is still going on apace to make it a rival to the likes of Dubai
Current Affairs
French doctor advocates for potential Covid-19 vaccine to be tested in Africa
Social media has been horrified as a video circulated of a French doctor advocating to test a potential vaccine against Covid-19 in Africa.
East Africa
Djibouti: becoming a digital powerhouse
Djibouti now has 11 undersea cables, making it one of the best-connected countries in Africa and with its data centre, it is well on its way to becoming a regional digital hub.
East Africa
Djibouti: calm at the eye of the storm
Djibouti boasts great diplomatic clout for a small state, but as the regional situation shifts, what lies ahead? Sonia Le Gouriellec shares her insights with New African
SPORT
Riyad Mahrez – The miracle man
Riyad Mahrez has won a plethora of individual accolades, but perhaps his greatest triumph to date was leading Algeria to victory in the 2019 African Cup of Nations. Michael Renouf looks the career of one of Africa’s leading soccer stars
Arts & Culture
Lomé’s Palais basks in cultural sunshine
New African inspects the works on display in Togo’s new museum of contemporary art, housed in the glorious Palais de Lomé
East Africa
The seven wonders of Djibouti
The government is determined to develop the country’s tourism potential, which is based on its natural wonders
Arts & Culture
Manu Dibango – Last of the great African musical icons
The death of saxophonist Manu Dibango was sad news for music lovers across the world. In what was probably his last major interview, he spoke to New African magazine
BAFFOUR'S BEEFS
Carrying your own water
Independent Ghana is 63 years old but its lifetime has been one of missed opportunities. Baffour Ankomah reflects on the lost legacy of its first president, Kwame Nkrumah
East Africa
Djibouti: The rise of a major logistics hub
Djibouti has risen to become a major logistics hub. The Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority describes its development and future plans
