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: Architecting Self-Reliant African Communities Through The Future Africa
Discover how Collins Juma Aloo, founder of The Future Africa Organization, is transforming continental development. As a leading businessman, philanthropist, and mentor, Collins Juma Aloo connects over 2,500 African leaders across 45 countries to drive sustainable, long-term growth through integrated philanthropy, education access, impact investments, and strategic trade partnerships.
Youth Leadership in African Countries: 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.
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.