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.

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AfricaFinance

Tanzania steps in as Hormuz fuel shock hits East Africa

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Africaspoint Editorial

Tanzania's government has intervened to contain fuel price increases from the Hormuz oil shock, joining South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and…

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AfricaFinance

Nigeria threatens to halt delayed World Bank loans

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Africaspoint Editorial

Nigeria has threatened to stop disbursements on World Bank loans not processed within six months of approval, pushing back against…

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AfricaGovernance

Nigeria exports crude while Dangote refinery runs dry

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Africaspoint Editorial

Nigeria exported 55.39 million barrels of crude in January and February 2026 while the Dangote Refinery received only 26.9% of…

Zimbabwe electricity power grid ZESA Hwange thermal energy supply infrastructure 2026
AfricaGovernance

Zimbabwe pledges end to load shedding by December

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Africaspoint Editorial

Zimbabwe's ZESA CEO told parliament on May 11 that load shedding will end by December 2026, with 1,365MW of new…

HormuzSouth Africa immigration xenophobia Ramaphosa March deportation crackdown 2026

South Africa’s June 30 shutdown arrives

Anti-immigration protesters marched across South Africa's major cities on June 30, the deadline set by…

Angola GDP growth 5.3 percent non-oil diversification Q1 2026Dangote Refinery IPO

US-Iran truce sends oil crashing

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

Africa startup funding May 2026 $259 million Bima NALA LemFi fintech reboundAI

MTN’s MoMo is going super app

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

Africa GDP 4.2 percent growth fastest economies 2025 2026Uganda Airlines Boeing 10 aircraft fleet expansion Museveni 2026

AfDB backs Arua airport in Uganda

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

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Afrophobia South Africa Nigeria ECOWAS 2026Infrastructure

Africa rises against SA as Afrophobia crisis deepens

Africa Forward Summit Nairobi 2026Africa We Build Summit AFC 2026

Africa Forward Summit opens with 40-deal target

Brent crude oil weekly loss Iran ceasefire 2026Hormuz

Brent drops 6% on ceasefire hopes after Iran clashes

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Africa critical minerals US supply chain value additionEast Africa AI ownership digital sovereignty

US invites Kenya to lead Africa minerals trade zone

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