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.

Nairobi hosts Africa-France summit as Macron and Ruto co-chair

Kenya hosts the Africa Forward Summit on May 11 and 12, the first time a non-Francophone country has co-chaired France's…

Morocco launches $5.6bn Nador port to rival Europe’s biggest

Morocco will launch Nador West Med, its $5.6 billion Mediterranean deepwater port, in Q4 2026 with 5 million TEU container…

Pope Leo XIV delivers blunt corruption message to Africa

Pope Leo XIV visited Africa and delivered a sharp message on corruption, inequality and human rights that The Africa Report…

Africa burns $127m/month shielding consumers from oil shock

African governments are spending up to $127 million per month shielding consumers from Hormuz-driven fuel price shocks, with Ethiopia covering…