The London-basedNew Africanmagazine (www.NewAfricanMagazine.com) today released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year.One ofNew Africans readers likened the Most Influential Africans feature to alarge family get-together, where we come together at the end of the year and share their various achievements throughout the year.'Anver Versi, Editor ofNewAfricancommented"I had never thought of our 100 Most Influential Africans (MIA) feature in quite that way but now I think our friend has really nailed it and given it a special African flavour, the Ubuntu motto - I am because we are. We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities."Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Africa at the forefrontWith Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating the technology headlines this year, the Science and Academia section is replete with a number of African experts deeply involved in the subject.While the technology can bring numerous opportunities to tackle some of the endemic issues, it is not without its pitfalls. Ethiopian-born,Abeba Birhane, conducted research that revealed how large-scale image datasets commonly used to develop AI systems contained racist and misogynistic labels as well as offensive images. Also addressing the ethical concerns around AI and inherent biases in the algorithm are fellow expertsRediet AbebeandJoy Buolamwini.Climate Change remains a pressing issue, and Africa's leaders, from Public Office to Business to Civil Society are fully engaged in tackling this vital concern.For example,Senegalese Ibrahima Cheikh Diongentered the list after taking on the role of executive director for the newly formed Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage, which will have a direct impact on how developing nations will be able to respond to the worst effect of the climate crisis.Michael Kakandewas also nominated for being a fierce campaigner for climate justice and facilitating the participation of Africa's youth in the global conversation.A defining year for Development Finance InstitutionsThis year was in many ways a defining year for Development Financial Institutions, exemplified by the sheer number of entries in the Business section of the list.Dr Sidi Ould Tahfrom the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa,Samaila Zubairufrom the Africa Finance Corporation,Thierno-Habib Hannof Shelter Afrique,Akinwumi AdesinaandHassatou Diop N'Selefrom the African Development Bank,Prof Benedict Oramahfrom the African Export-Import Bank,Alain Ebobissfrom Africa50 andManuel Mosesfrom African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, all feature.Olympic Glory: Celebrating Africa's sports heroesIn the year of the Paris Olympics, there is a special salute to the Olympic medallists in our sports category.Letsile Tebogo, who stole the show at the 200m final to bring Botswana its first Gold medal;Sifan Hassan, who became the first female athlete to win medals in the 5K, 10K and Marathon (Olympic Record) events in the same game; and alsoImane Khelif, who's gold medal was a victory not just in boxing but also racial prejudice.The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024edition ofNew Africanoffers an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the extraordinary individuals shaping the African narrative on the continent and abroad. Their stories serve as a source of inspiration and a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the African spirit.See below the list in full or visithttps://apo-opa.co/4iVuMqkThe 100 Most Influential Africans 2024 ListPolitics and Public ServiceBassirou Diomaye FayeKemi BadenochMuhammad Ali PateClaver GateteAli MohamedKing Mohamed VIRonald LamolaYemi OsinbajoNardos Bekele-ThomasIbrahima Cheikh DiongBusinessRobins Tchale-WatchouFatima TambajangDr Sidi Ould TahSamaila ZubairuThierno-Habib HannAkinwumi AdesinaTariye GbadegesinAdebayo OgunlesiWale TinubuAigboje Aig-ImoukhuedeProf Benedict Okey OramahMoulay Hafid ElalamyOlugbenga AgboolaAlain EbobissTunde OlanrewajuNassef SawirisAliko DangoteIsmael BelkhayatHassatou Diop N'seleJeremy AworiManuel MosesHassanein HiridjeeRene AwambengCivil SocietyJoseph Moses OleshangayMohamed AdowMichael KakandeNdidi Okonkwo NwuneliWilliam AsikoEva OmaghomiNelson AmenyaHelmy AbouleishBinaifer NowrojeeScience & AcademiaElhadj As SyChinasa T. OkoloTshilidzi MarwalaProf Colleen MasimirembwaProfMoses Obimbo MadadiRediet AbebeRachid GuerraouiAbdoulaye DiabatJoy BuolamwiniAbeba BirhaneOpinion ShapersMiatta FahnbullehOlajide OlatunjiCarlos LopesZain VerjeeJohn-Allan NamuVera SongweNesrine MalikTayo AinaThebe IkalafengMavis Owusu-GyamfiHannah RyderAyman MohyeldinNicolas Pompigne-MognardCreativeZineb SediraRita Mawuena BenissanIansmith MwendaIdris ElbaKen WakiaAdejok BakareAyra StarrSelma FerianiDJ EduEugene MbuguaChigozie ObiomaKamel DaoudTesfaye UrgessaMehdi QotbiDBN GogoYinka Ilori AminaLola ShoneyinEkow EshunZhong FeiFeiMati DiopHassan HajjajKoyo KouohMo HaraweVictoria KimaniSportsPatrice MotsepeLetsile TebogoImane KhelifTunde OnakoyaGelson FernandesOumar Reug Reug KaneBiniam GirmayAdemola LookmanRuth Chepng'etichOmar BerradaSifan HassanDistributed by APO Group on behalf of New African Magazine.For any media inquiries please contact:c.haasz@icpublications.comAbout New African:Published continuously since 1966, the English language monthly has consistently brought an African point of view to international news. It is the essential magazine for government officials, businessmen, professionals and Africa-watchers. New African is distributed in over 100 countries, and consulted whenever Africa is mentioned. The leading commentator on African affairs and Africas best selling magazine.The December / January 2025 issue of New African is one of the biggest of the year, most of it crammed with scintillating profiles and high-quality portraits of the best and brightest Africans of 2024. This issue will once again be a sure-fire source of animated discussion within Africa and abroad as readers discuss our choice of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024.Media filesDownload logo
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