Today, the global media enterprise TIME unveiled TIME Africa, a new regional editorial expansion developed in partnership with Global Venture Partners (GVP).

TIME Africa is set to debut as both a digital and live events platform, extending TIME’s renowned journalism and convening capabilities to audiences across the continent. The digital launch for TIME Africa is anticipated for Q3 2025, accessible at africa.time.com.

“For over a century, TIME has delivered trustworthy journalism and insightful perspectives to readers worldwide. Through the launch of TIME Africa, we are upholding our dedication to engage new audiences, bolster our presence and coverage of the continent’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers, and illuminate the most crucial narratives. We are delighted to collaborate with Global Venture Partners to introduce this platform to the continent,” stated Jessica Sibley, Chief Executive Officer of TIME.

“TIME is one of the globe’s most esteemed and recognized brands, and GVP is proud to have been chosen as the trusted partner for the brand’s expansion into Africa,” commented Josh Wilson, Managing Director of Global Venture Partners. “Africa is undergoing substantial transformation across its economy, culture, and society, making it more vital than ever for the continent to have a dedicated platform within TIME to highlight its growth and worldwide influence.”

TIME Africa will be offered in English and French and will be distributed across the following territories: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. 

The announcement of TIME Africa occurs during a period of dynamic advancement and innovation for TIME. Presently, the brand reaches over 120 million individuals globally across all platforms, signifying its largest, most international, and most diverse audience in its history. TIME’s comprehensive reporting has consistently influenced global discussions and brought prominence to stories from across the African continent—including the , hosted in Rwanda and honoring visionaries such as Danai Gurira, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Fred Swaniker; annual recognitions in the TIME100, TIME100 Next, TIME100 Philanthropy, TIME100 Climate lists; interviews with leaders including , who was included on the 2025 TIME100 Health; , which regularly spotlights remarkable destinations across the continent. TIME’s coverage has also addressed pressing issues such as climate justice, with covers like “The Climate Issue” featuring activist , who was also named as a recipient of the . 

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