Analysis

Deep analytical commentary on Africa’s economic, political, and social dynamics. Africaspoint’s Analysis section provides expert-level breakdowns of data, policy decisions, and market movements — giving readers the context they need to understand what is really driving change across the continent.

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CAF takes Senegal’s AFCON crown

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CAF's appeals board has stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and handed it to Morocco 57 days after the…

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Africa GDP by Country 2026: Rankings and Economic Data

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The most comprehensive ranking of Africa's economies by GDP in 2026 — covering all 54 nations, GDP per capita, growth…

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Africa Sits on 125 Billion barrels of Oil, yet it pays World prices anyway.

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Africa holds 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves yet most of its 54 nations set fuel prices by benchmarks…

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Africa’s youth are the continent’s greatest economic asset, and global leaders are finally taking notice

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At the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting, African ministers, economists, and business leaders made the case that the continent's…

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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA

Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…

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Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining

Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…

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Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…

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EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa

The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…

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South Africa to host high-level World Economic Forum event in 2027 after historic G20 presidency

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Africa’s GDP growth forecast upgraded to 4.3%, the fastest in the world

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Africa set to outgrow Asia in 2026 for the first time in history