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.
Rwanda locks in $250m IMF credit facility
The IMF Executive Board approved Rwanda's $250 million, 38-month Extended Credit Facility on June 9, with an immediate $35.7 million…
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…
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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA
Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…
Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining
Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…
Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…
EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa
The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…