Baffour Ankomah, born in Ghana, has been editor of New African since July 1999. His passion is Africa and its Diaspora.
A journalist of 26 years standing, Baffour started his career at The Pioneer, the oldest existing newspaper in Ghana, where he became editor 1983-86. He joined New African in mid-1986 as assistant editor, then rose to deputy editor in 1994, and editor in 1999. His column, Baffour’s Beefs, a big hit for New African readers, has been running for 18 continuous years.
