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.
GCF launches Women in Cyber Awards
The Global Cybersecurity Forum has launched the Women in Cyber Awards, backed by the ITU and UN Women, to recognise…
Ghana bill jails LGBT identities
Ghana's parliament formally received the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill on February 17, reviving legislation that previously passed…
Guinea dissolves 40 opposition parties
Guinea's junta-turned-government has dissolved 40 political parties including the three main opposition groups, stripping them of legal status, closing their…
Kenya presses TikTok on safety, investment
Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Digital Economy William Kabogo Gitau met TikTok senior representatives in Nairobi to discuss online safety, content…
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Airtel Zambia joins the $1bn club
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc crossed US$1 billion in market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange…
Spiro bets on batteries, not motorcycles
Spiro co-founder Gagan Gupta told TechCabal that batteries and energy infrastructure, not motorcycles, drive the…
Tanzania self-funds its $24bn budget
Tanzania's Finance Minister Khamis Mussa presented the Tsh62.33 trillion ($24 billion) 2026/27 budget on June…
Cardoso wins Central Bank of the Year
Nigeria's Central Bank was named Central Bank of the Year 2026 at the Central Banking…