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.

Nigeria clears $2.1bn in decade-old power debts

Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion plan to settle decade-old power sector debts, with 15 Gencos signing N2.3 trillion in…

Kenya chiefs arrested in Ksh4bn fuel fraud

Kenya's three top energy officials have resigned and been arrested after investigators found they falsified fuel stock data to trigger…

Ghana scraps visas for all 1.4bn Africans

Ghana will grant free e-visa access to all African passport holders from May 25, 2026, Africa Day, becoming the fifth…

Ramaphosa: high-profile arrests are coming

Ramaphosa told an ANC event that high-profile corruption arrests are imminent, that the NPA is actively working its caseload, and…