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.

Two million Kenyans with epilepsy, 80% untreated

Up to two million Kenyans live with epilepsy. Four in five receive no treatment. New EPInA research shows the burden…

Nigeria’s gas is finally heading to Europe

After fifty years of studies, MoUs, and false starts, the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline has a technical team on the ground…

Kenya’s $4bn railway breaks free of China

Kenya has restarted construction of the SGR extension stalled since 2019, raising up to $4bn through revenue securitisation rather than…

South Africa turns to Dangote for fuel

South Africa has lost half its refining capacity and gets 75% of its fuel from the Middle East. With the…

Lagos rail reaches for its airport

Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced plans at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum on June…

TikTok’s AI purges 4m Nigerian videos

TikTok removed more than 4 million videos in Nigeria in Q4 2025, with 99.9% proactively…

Kenya Airways pursues $2bn turnaround investor

Kenya's government is seeking a strategic investor willing to commit $1.2-2 billion to Kenya Airways…