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.
Africa’s skills gap: 12 million in, 3 million jobs
The World Bank warned in Accra that 1.2 billion young people will enter developing-country labour markets over the next decade,…
Uganda freezes civil society accounts again
Uganda's FIA has frozen the bank accounts of several NGOs including Chapter Four Uganda and the Centre for Constitutional Governance,…
Africa’s $2bn spy cameras serve governments, not citizens
Eleven African governments have spent at least $2 billion on AI surveillance cameras and facial recognition systems supplied mostly by…
Nigeria at Windsor: deals, not charity
Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years landed $944 million in port financing, $127 million in fintech investment, seven…
