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.

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

South Africa has secured a commitment from the World Economic Forum to host a major high-level event in 2027, building…

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

The African Development Bank has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Africa to 4.3%, making the continent the fastest-growing…

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

The IMF projects Africa will be the fastest-growing region in the world in 2026, surpassing Asia for the first time…

US-Iran truce sends oil crashing

A US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent…

MTN’s MoMo is going super app

MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International, the global payments firm behind Alipay, to…

AfDB backs Arua airport in Uganda

The African Development Bank has approved $180 million to upgrade Uganda's Arua Airport into an…

South Africa braces for June 30

South Africa's police service has activated joint operations in all nine provinces at a projected…