Author : Aminatta S. Diallo

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Aminatta is an African-born journalist and global affairs expert, with a deep commitment to Pan-Africanism, global diplomacy, and international policy. She holds advanced degrees in International Relations and Global Communications, with a strong focus on African affairs and the diaspora’s role in global governance. Aminatta has worked with prominent international organizations, providing her with an insider’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by the continent. Her professional journey spans both Africa and the diaspora, making her uniquely positioned to bring insightful commentary on African leadership, global influence, and cross-border collaboration. Having spent time in both Ghana and Europe, she offers a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and global policy shifts that shape Africa’s place in the world. Voice: Aminatta’s voice is authoritative yet accessible, reflecting a seasoned global leader with a passion for truth and integrity. She focuses on providing evidence-based content while fostering meaningful conversations about Africa’s influence on the world stage. Her editorial vision drives Afrispora News to highlight African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are shaping global systems, making them accessible to readers worldwide. Mission: To amplify African voices, celebrate diaspora achievements, and bridge the gap between Africa’s global contributions and the world’s understanding of them. She is committed to showcasing the next generation of African leaders and advocating for sustainable development and human rights.
East AfricaHealthRwanda

Professor Agnes Binagwaho: Architect of Equity in Rwanda’s Health System and Global Health Leadership

Aminatta S. Diallo
From rebuilding Rwanda’s health system to co-founding the University of Global Health Equity, Professor Agnes Binagwaho has turned...
BotswanaHealthSouthern Africa

Dr Matshidiso Moeti and a Decade of African Global Health Leadership at WHO

Aminatta S. Diallo
She did not lead with noise or spectacle. Dr Matshidiso Moeti led with systems, credibility and quiet resolve,...
NigeriaPolicy & ThinkTankWest Africa

Amina J. Mohammed – Architect of the Sustainable Development Goals

Aminatta S. Diallo
Behind the world’s most influential development framework stands an African woman who helped redefine how progress, justice, and...
Academia & ResearchEast AfricaKenya

Calestous Juma and Africa’s Influence on Global Science and Innovation Policy

Aminatta S. Diallo
Development debates often overlook the role of knowledge itself. This piece highlights the contributions of an African thinker...
East AfricaPolicy & ThinkTankUganda

Mahmood Mamdani: The African Thinker Who Reframed How the World Understands Power and Conflict

Aminatta S. Diallo
Mahmood Mamdani’s scholarship reshaped global debates on citizenship, violence, and colonial legacies, placing African intellectual traditions at the...
EnergyNigeriaWest Africa

Damilola Ogunbiyi: Designing Power Systems for a Just Global Transition

Aminatta S. Diallo
Damilola Ogunbiyi’s leadership at SEforALL places African expertise at the centre of global energy access, climate finance, and...
Economy & FinanceNigeriaWest Africa

Adebayo Ogunlesi: From Sagamu to the Global Architecture of Infrastructure Power

Aminatta S. Diallo
From Nigeria to Wall Street and the world’s busiest airports, Adebayo Ogunlesi’s rise reveals how African-born leadership quietly...
Civil Rights & Social JusticeEast AfricaUganda

Winnie Byanyima: A Champion for Global Health Justice and African Leadership

Aminatta S. Diallo
From liberation politics to global health justice, Winnie Byanyima operates where inequality is confronted, not managed, influencing how...
CameroonHealthWest Africa

John Nkengasong: Architect of Africa’s New Public Health Order

Aminatta S. Diallo
From founding Africa CDC to leading PEPFAR, John Nkengasong operates where science, sovereignty, and global power meet—quietly redefining...
Economy & FinanceIconsNigeriaWest Africa

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: African Power at the Centre of Global Trade

Aminatta S. Diallo
From Nigeria’s debt battles to leading the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala operates where trade, development, and power collide—testing how...