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.

BeninGovernance

Benin votes as Wadagni set to succeed Talon

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Africaspoint Editorial

Benin's April 12 presidential election closed with Romuald Wadagni, finance minister and Talon's endorsed successor, widely expected to win after…

AfricaBusiness

Kenya sells $1.6bn Safaricom stake to Vodacom

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Africaspoint Editorial

Kenya's parliament approved a $1.6bn sale of a 15% Safaricom stake to South Africa's Vodacom, raising Vodacom's control to 55%…

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AfricaBusiness

Benin votes tomorrow as Talon picks his successor

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Africaspoint Editorial

Benin votes April 12 as outgoing President Patrice Talon steps down after a decade, with finance minister Romuald Wadagni the…

AfricaFinance

Kenya halts rate cuts at 8.75% on oil price risk

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Africaspoint Editorial

Kenya's CBK paused its rate-cutting cycle at 8.75% after 10 consecutive cuts, citing oil price risks from the Iran war,…

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Richest people in Africa 2026

Africa's wealthiest individuals in 2026 span oil refining, mining, telecoms, retail and financial services. This…

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Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low

Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of…

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Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure

Paymentology, a global card issuer-processor serving banks and fintechs across African markets, raised $175 million…

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Zambia cuts interest rate to two-year low of 13.25%

The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…

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African sovereigns to raise $155bn in 2026

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East Africa fuel supplyRwanda fuel security

Rwanda fuel demand spikes 40% on war stockpiling

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Africa oil producersBola Tinubu

Middle East war sends crude buyers rushing to Africa

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Somalia sits on $8.5trn in oil. Drilling starts now.

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