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.

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…

Tanzania finally breaks its Moscow silence

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Moscow on June 2 for a three-day state visit, becoming the first Tanzanian…

Ethiopian Airlines confirmed a global competitor

US Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga declared on May 26 that Ethiopian Airlines is no longer simply a regional carrier…

Tinubu’s three-year reform scorecard is mixed

Three years into Tinubu's reforms, Nigeria's GDP averages 3.46% quarterly growth, external reserves stand at $49.26 billion and federal revenues…

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…