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.

AfricaGeopolitics

Mozambique signs $537m US compact that survived Trump cuts

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Africaspoint Editorial

Mozambique signed a $537.5 million MCC Compact II with the US on April 30 covering coastal resilience, rural transport and…

Factory chimneys against a blue sky symbolize industrial power and environmental impact.
AfricaGhana

Ghana plans 1,200MW plant after Akosombo fire crisis

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Africaspoint Editorial

Ghana's President Mahama announced on May 2 that construction will begin before end-2026 on a state-owned 1,200-megawatt gas power plant,…

AfricaFinance

Kenya Finance Bill 2026 hits KQ and fintech hard

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Africaspoint Editorial

Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 ends Kenya Airways' withholding tax exemption on overseas technical payments, expands the royalty definition to cover…

Oil tanker OPEC Victory sailing on the Bosporus under clear skies, emitting smoke.
AfricaFinance

UAE quits OPEC, squeezing Africa’s oil producers

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Africaspoint Editorial

The UAE formally left OPEC on May 1, targeting production of 5 million barrels per day by 2027 unencumbered by…

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Richest people in Africa 2026

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

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Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low

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

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Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure

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

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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%…

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Kenya CBK ends 10-cut cycle as oil shock bites

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Ghana’s cedi posts best Q1 in six years

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China opens zero-tariff trade to all 53 African nations

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NUM strikes at Implats in union recognition battle

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