Africa: Diversity and Development introduces and de-mystifies Africa's diversity and dynamism, and considers how its peoples and environments have interacted through time and space.

Tony Binns was Ron Lister Professor of Geography (2004-2021) at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Etienne Nel is Professor and Head of the School of Geography at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Alan Dixon is Professor of Sustainable Development at the University of Worcester, UK.

Kenneth Lynch is Professor of Development and Community and Convener of the 'Place, Environment and Community Research Priority Area' at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.