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.
KQ runs Dubai emergency flights, route dark
Kenya Airways operated emergency repatriation flights to Dubai on March 4 and 5 after suspending all scheduled UAE services when…
Kenya IMF talks end with no deal
An IMF staff mission to Kenya ended without a new lending agreement, with Finance Minister John Mbadi saying talks were…
Kenya and Ethiopia tighten military alliance
Kenya and Ethiopia have agreed to joint military operations along the Moyale-Marsabit-Turkana corridor and LAPSSET, deepening their Defence Cooperation Agreement…
Egypt is in Africa, not Asia
Egypt is an African country. Its entire landmass sits within Africa. The confusion stems from the Sinai Peninsula, a small…
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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…