Richard Dowden | |
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 Dowden in 2012 | |
| Born | March 20, 1949 Surrey, England |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Works | Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles (2008) |
| Website | dowdenafrica |
Richard Dowden (born 20 March 1949[1]) is an English journalist who has specialised in African issues. Since 1975, he has worked for several British media and was formerly Executive Director of the Royal African Society (2002–2017). He is the author of the book Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles (Portobello Books, 2008), which has a foreword by the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe. Dowden lives and works in London.
- ^ "Birthdays", The Guardian, p. 39, 20 March 2014