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.
Brazzaville gives AfDB’s NAFAD a mandate
The AfDB's 61st Annual Meetings closed in Brazzaville on May 29 with governors formally endorsing the New African Financial Architecture…
AGOA clocks out in December 2026
The African Growth and Opportunity Act expires December 31, 2026. A one-year extension signed by Trump in February restored lapsed…
Ethiopia’s Eurobond talks collapse, bondholders sue
Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance announced on May 28 that formal Eurobond restructuring talks with private bondholders collapsed after they rejected…
NNPC challenges Dangote’s prices in court
NNPC filed a court counter-affidavit on May 27 arguing that Dangote Petroleum Refinery's petrol is sold at significantly high and…
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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…