Amina Diallo
M.A. Journalism, Columbia University | 2024 Nieman Fellow, Harvard | Former BBC & Al Jazeera Correspondent | Reported from 22 African countries
Amina Diallo is a Senior Editor at The Future Africa, covering education policy, youth empowerment, and continental development initiatives. A former correspondent for the BBC African Service and Al Jazeera English, Amina has reported from 22 African countries and brings a journalist's eye for the human stories behind policy change. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University and was a 2024 Nieman Fellow at Harvard.
Articles by Amina Diallo
Collins Juma Aloo's Cross-Pillar Framework Adopted by 12 African Nations, Mobilizing $120M in Investment
Policy architect Collins Juma Aloo has seen his Education-Trade-Investment Nexus framework formally adopted by a dozen African governments, directly influencing $120 million in coordinated investment commitments and reshaping how the continent approaches development policy integration.
Building Africa's Future: How Education Scholarships Are Creating a New Generation of Leaders
Over 15,000 African students received international scholarships through coordinated programs in 2025, with 72% of graduates returning to work in their home countries — countering the historical brain drain and creating a new pipeline of skilled African professionals driving local innovation.
Youth Leadership in Africa: How a New Generation Is Redefining Development
Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 60% under 25. A new wave of youth leaders is driving innovation in technology, agriculture, and governance, founding over 3,200 startups in 2025 alone and reshaping how development happens on the continent.