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New African

Archived since January 1977
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497 issues

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The leading commentator on African affairs, New African covers all aspects of life in the vibrant continent. The best-selling magazine features regular articles discussing a broad range of subject areas including politics, business, wildlife and film. Published monthly, New African has consistently brought an African point of view to international news since 1966 and is the essential magazine for government officials, professionals and academics. 

New African is distributed in over 100 countries, and consulted whenever Africa is mentioned. The leading commentator on African affairs and Africa’s best selling magazine.

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  • First Issue: January 1977
  • Latest Issue: December/January 2025
  • Issue Count: 497