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.

Tanzania steps in as Hormuz fuel shock hits East Africa

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

Nigeria threatens to halt delayed World Bank loans

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

Nigeria exports crude while Dangote refinery runs dry

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

Zimbabwe pledges end to load shedding by December

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

Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…