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.

US invites Kenya to lead Africa minerals trade zone

The US has invited Kenya to lead a preferential critical minerals trade zone as East Africa's AI market grows rapidly,…

US-Africa Business Summit heads to Mauritius in July

The 18th US-Africa Business Summit moves to Mauritius on July 26 to 29, 2026, the first time the summit has…

Moody’s backs South Africa as debt peaks in 2025

Moody's has confirmed that South Africa's government debt peaked at 86.8% of GDP in 2025 and will decline to 84.9%…

Nairobi hosts Africa-France summit as Macron and Ruto co-chair

Kenya hosts the Africa Forward Summit on May 11 and 12, the first time a non-Francophone country has co-chaired France's…

Richest people in Africa 2026

Africa's wealthiest individuals in 2026 span oil refining, mining, telecoms, retail and financial services. This…

Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low

Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of…

Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure

Paymentology, a global card issuer-processor serving banks and fintechs across African markets, raised $175 million…

Zambia cuts interest rate to two-year low of 13.25%

The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…