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Lamine Yamal and the Spain World Cup team celebrating victory / Photo: Getty Images

WHO BELONGS?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: A view of the performance during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Topps Final Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Beyond the Final Whistle: How Football Is Investing in the Next Generation

Cabo Verde goalkeeper holding up the national flag in a packed stadium, symbolizing the success of African football diaspora players.
Waving the flag on the global stage: Cabo Verde's rise showcases how nations are leveraging their global diaspora to compete with the world's football elite.

The Diaspora Era: Why Football’s Greatest Nations Must Now Compete for Their Own Players

Africa

Africa’s Next Growth Story Will Be Traded, Not Extracted

AI

AI in the engine room: Africa must build, not just buy

Africa

One Currency, One Market: Could the ECO Become the Beginning of Africa’s Monetary Future?

Africa

When Cabo Verde Took the World Stage, Our Hair Came With Us

Newsletter

Herbert Sim Says Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Become a Defining Technology Race of 2026

Opinion

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Opinion

Why is Pinagare Mogodi betting MAB Group’s next chapter on chrome?

Mauritius

Mauritian Resort Redefining Five-Star Hospitality

Africa

The Cost of Capital: Redefining Africa’s Global Opportunity 

Mauritius

Mauritius and the Business of Living Well – A Benchmark for Better Living

THE COVER

TIME Africa magazine cover featuring Lamine Yamal in a Spain national football jersey, June 2026 edition. The headline reads "Who Gets to Belong?" discussing national identity and the FIFA World Cup.

WHO BELONGS?

Idris and Sabrina Elba appearing on the cover of TIME Africa magazine under the headline 'Planting Seeds for the Future,' symbolizing a new era of African-led sustainable investment and global diaspora leadership.

Beyond the Cover: What the Elbas’ Vision Means for Africa’s Next Chapter

Sudan The Forgotten Crisis Time Magazine cover

Sudan’s Crisis in the Shadows

‘A Politics of No Translation.’ Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise

Vanessa Nakate Wants Climate Justice for Africa

The 100 Most Influential People of 2021: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Why Art Is the Antidote for Our Times

Nelson Mandela, 1918–2013: Remembering an Icon of Freedom

DAVOS

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A visionary young African farmer kneeling in a large cabbage field during a vibrant sunset, representing African food systems innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
Beyond the Boardroom: Africa’s next era of growth is being built by a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs who see the field as a lab for innovation. Pictured: Nkosinathi Makamela,24-year-old award-winning farmer from Dutywa in the Eastern Cape, South Africa - image by: Lolo Mixed Farming

Beyond the Boardroom: How African-Led Innovation is Rewriting the Future of Food

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and global finance leaders at a World Economic Forum panel discussing the international economy
Global economic leaders, including WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the World Economic Forum. As the myth of a universal rules-based order fades, the Global South is increasingly demanding a genuinely inclusive multilateral system. Image Cred: world Economic Forum Flickr

Beyond the Rules-Based Myth: Navigating a Post-Universal World

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Vice President Kashim Shettima leads a high-level delegation to Nigeria House, inaugurated at the World Economic Forum during Davos Summit 2026 - image courtesy of Nigeria House

Nigeria Comes to Davos — and the World Is No Longer Buying Promises

MINING

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PEOPLE

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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu - recipient of TIME Africa Special Recognition Award

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Nzinga Qunta, masterfully steered the proceedings at G20 Women to Africa event
Nzinga Qunta, masterfully steered the proceedings at G20 Women to Africa event

Nzinga Qunta

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Zohran Mamdani

Voices

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The New Emotional Compass: How the Hint App is Redefining Symbolic Systems

AI Engineers Need Their Own Hippocratic Oath. Here’s What It Should Say

Britain Is Getting the Immigration Debate All Wrong

Americans’ Energy Costs are Rising. You Can Blame Trump and Big Tech

AI

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He Saw an Underserved User Base. Now He Wants to Build With Them in Mind

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Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum Is Linking Gulf Capital to Digital Transformation Through Strategic Tech Partnerships

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Could Healthcare Save AI?

A smiling young African female agricultural entrepreneur holding a digital POS machine at a vibrant fresh produce market, representing modern agri-tech and food security in Africa.
Empowering Africa’s food systems: The integration of digital tools and agri-tech into local markets is essential for building resilient, future-proof economies.

Beyond the Crisis: How Agri-Tech and Data Can Secure Africa’s Food Future

Health

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Hair Transplants in Turkey (2026): A Practical Guide to Costs, Clinics, and Medical Standards

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Rethinking Plastic: How Risk and Verification Are Reshaping Markets

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling (Source Images: MirageC/Getty Images, Ljupco/Getty Images)

Your Quest for Perfect Sleep Is Keeping You Awake

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling

Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety

Climate

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The Infrastructure Behind Africa’s Energy Shift

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The event will be hosted by Nandi Madida, award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose presence bridges Africa’s creative energy with its global cultural influence

TIME Africa G20 Impact Summit: Africa Steps Onto the Global Stage

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The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana strengthen bilateral ties - image by Boitelo Rabele (Facebook)

Southern Africa Unites to Secure Water for the Future

H.E. Dr Nabhit Kapur , Permanent Observer of the Pan African Intergovernmental Governmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) to the United Nations - courtesy of UNGA
H.E. Dr Nabhit Kapur , Permanent Observer of the Pan African Intergovernmental Governmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) to the United Nations - courtesy of UNGA

At the 80th UNGA, Africa’s WSA Pushes Water and Sanitation to the Forefront of Global Debate

Entertainment

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Photography credit: Maison Roboto

How Maison Roboto Invented Fashion for Humanoid Robots

Image courtesy of Marko Stout

How Marko Stout’s Art Melds New York Sensibility and Modern Glamour

Expansive view of the Stellenbosch wine region in South Africa, with rolling vineyards, green trees, and dramatic mountains under a partly cloudy sky
The stunning landscapes of the Stellenbosch wine region, where ancient traditions meet a new generation of winemaking, shaping Africa's story on the global stage.

Wine, Culture, and the Power of Global Movement

A vibrant group of young Nigerian protestors holding a large white banner that reads 'NIGERIA WOKE UP @ 60' while waving national flags, representing the grassroots movement for social justice and institutional awareness in Africa
Reclaiming the Narrative: In the streets of Lagos and Abuja, 'Waking Up' wasn't a political slur—it was a demand for dignity. While the West weaponises the word, Africa’s youth are living its original meaning

How “Woke” Became the Right’s Most Powerful Weapon

G20

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Cultural figures and moderators, Nandi Madida and Vusi Thembekwayo at TIME Africa Impact Summit in Johannesburg

TIME Africa G20 Impact Summit: A Defining Moment for Pan-African Leadership

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President Cyril Ramaphosa Closing Ceremony of G20 Summit in Johannesburg - photo by : G20 South Africa Facebook

G20 South Africa Summit 2025: Final Outcomes and Global Impact

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G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg - photo by Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA (dirco)

Day One at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg: Key Highlights and Reactions

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Africa is on the move, a new Africa is emerging

COUNTRY REPORTS

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A 2x2 grid featuring portraits of four leading finance executives in Mauritius: Sangeetha Ramkelawon, Prashant Kumar Babhale, Admassu Tadesse, and Shahed Hoolash
Leading executives across banking, finance, and investment services discuss the evolution of Mauritius into a top international financial center.

Mauritius as Africa’s Cross-Border Finance Hub | Voices of Finance

Saurav Chatterjee, Director and CEO of CareEdge Africa, wearing a grey suit and smiling in a professional headshot against a black background.
Saurav Chatterjee, Director & CEO of CareEdge Africa, is leading the development of local currency debt markets and credit ratings across the continent.

Rewriting Africa’s Financial Future – CareEdge Africa

Vincent Hardy, CEO of Mont Choisy Group, wearing a grey suit jacket and white shirt, sitting for a professional headshot in Mauritius.
Vincent Hardy, Group CEO & Executive Director of Mont Choisy Group, discusses the future of integrated living and sustainable development in Mauritius.

How Mont Choisy Is Redefining Integrated Living in Mauritius – Mont Choisy Group

Headshot of Ambrish Maharahaje, Group CEO of Cim Finance in Mauritius, wearing a dark gray suit and blue tie.
Ambrish Maharahaje, Group Chief Executive Officer of Cim Finance, is driving financial inclusion and digital innovation across Mauritius.

Expanding Mauritius’ Financial Reach – Cim Finance

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