New African Magazine Names 3 Sudanese in 100 Most Influential Africans of 2018 List

New African magazine just revealed its 100 Most Influential Africans of the Year list as part of its December 2018 issue.

Out of the 100 men and women on the list, only three entries represent Sudan. First comes radiologist Dr Hania Morsi Fadl, founder of Khartoum Breast Care Centre (KBCC); followed by social activist and writer, Yasmin Abdel-Magied; and CNN journalist, Nima Elbagir. Yes, all women.

3 سودانيات في تصنيف مجلة New African لأكثر الافارقة تأثيراً ل2018:
-د. هنية مرسي فضل -مؤسسة مركز الخرطوم للعناية بالثدي- في فئة العلوم/التقنية/الصحة والتعليم.
-أ. نعمة الباقر في فئة الاعلام.
-مهندسة ياسمين عبدالمجيد في فئة المجتمع المدني والناشطين.#SudaneseExcellence
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— Mohammed A.Rahman (@m7rhman) 3 December 2018

The December issue has been published with four different covers, featuring four different notable figures from the list, which include Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed; DR Congo’s 2018 Nobel Peace Prize co-winner, Dr Denis Mukwege; Botswana’s 31-year old Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Bogolo Joy Kenewendo and Egypt’s football star, Mo Salah. 

Other notable figures on the list are Eriterian-American comedian and actress, Tiffany Haddish; Senegalese-American producer and actress Issa Rae; Nigerian singer, Davido; Nigerian singer and songwriter, Wizkid; and US Congress Ilhan Omer.

According to New African, this is the first time that the list is gender-balanced at 50 women and 50 men. In terms of countries dominating the list, Nigeria takes the lead with 18 names followed by Kenya (11), South Africa (10), Egypt (8), and Ethiopia (7). Entries are not ranked but categorised by area of expertise or career fields.

Conducted by New African’s global network of correspondents and industry insiders, the annual list highlights Africans who contributed in shaping the African narrative in the concluding year and envisioned to play a big role in the coming year, both on the continent and in the diaspora.

New African has been running since 1996, with over 222,000 monthly readers in over 100 countries.

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https://newafricanmagazine.com/latest-and-current-affairs/who-are-the-most-influential-african-of-2018/