Insights
In-depth analysis of Africa’s most complex stories. The Insights section goes beyond the headlines examining structural trends, policy implications, and long-term forces shaping the continent’s political economy. Essential reading for analysts, strategists, and senior decision-makers.
South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost
South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025 as 345,000 jobs were shed,…
Museveni sworn in for seventh term after 40 years in power
Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term on May 12, extending his 40-year rule to 2031. The…
Nairobi Declaration adopted with $27bn Macron pledge
The Africa Forward Summit closed in Nairobi with the adoption of an 11-point Nairobi Declaration and a $27 billion investment…
Africa’s DJ economy: Black Coffee leads $60m music empire
Black Coffee has built a $60 million empire from DJing, Grammy-winning production, tech equity and catalogue ownership. He is the…
