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.

Berbera’s rise reshapes East Africa trade

Berbera Port in Somaliland has expanded to 500,000 TEUs annually and is positioning itself as a major trade gateway for…

Ghana-Jamaica pact ends two-decade silence

Ghana and Jamaica concluded the Third PJCC Ministerial Session in Accra on May 27, signing four bilateral agreements in health,…

Ethiopia clears IMF review, unlocks $468m

The IMF reached a staff-level agreement on Ethiopia's fifth ECF review on June 3, paving the way for a $468…

IShowSpeed flies the Ghana flag worldwide

IShowSpeed released "Champions," an unofficial 2026 World Cup anthem prominently featuring Ghana's flag, traditional dancers and Afrobeats energy. The video…

US-Iran truce sends oil crashing

A US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent…

MTN’s MoMo is going super app

MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International, the global payments firm behind Alipay, to…

AfDB backs Arua airport in Uganda

The African Development Bank has approved $180 million to upgrade Uganda's Arua Airport into an…

South Africa braces for June 30

South Africa's police service has activated joint operations in all nine provinces at a projected…