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A young African tech enthusiast at work. Photo by Naboth Otieno @Pexels.
Senegal’s $1.7bn digital gamble: can Faye turn a youthful nation into Africa’s next tech powerhouse?
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Ivory Coast supporters of a political party on the street. Photo by Yanick Folly @ Unsplash
Can Ivory Coast’s $23mn sovereign fund turn an extractive boom into lasting wealth?
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Aerial view of a mine. Photo by Volker Braun @ Pexels
How Botswana’s diamond slump is fuelling energy crisis fears
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Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Eyob Tekalign, took center stage at a Capacity Development Talk session on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC. Photo @NBE Facebook Page
Why Ethiopia's bold financial reforms could unlock growth or expose new risks
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In-Depth Market & Investment Intelligence

Track developments across Africa’s most dynamic sectors—fintech, infrastructure, agribusiness, energy, and manufacturing. We break down regulatory changes, investment trends, and cross-border trade flows, providing actionable insights into opportunities in frontier and emerging markets.

Politics

Politics in Africa: Power, Policy, and Progress

Understand how elections, governance, and diplomacy shape national strategies across Africa. Our analysis explains policy decisions, international partnerships, and political risks that influence regional integration and global market impact.

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Nigerian youth on the street. Photo by Salem Ochidi @ Unsplash
Treason case lays bare Nigeria’s hidden power struggles under Tinubu
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Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. Photo @Romuald Wadagni/Facebook
Benin election 2026: From fiscal discipline to political delivery - Wadagni’s real test begins
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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo by Johnnathan Tshibangu @ Unsplash
Why DR Congo is taking in US deportees — and what Africa gains or risks
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Kenya youth protest. Photo by Hassan Kibwana @ Unsplash
Will Kenya's new Gen Z uprising turn voter registration into a global youth political wave?
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Africa Elections

Coverage Across Democracies

From campaigns to results and post-election transitions, our coverage highlights how voter sentiment, leadership shifts, and geopolitical dynamics affect governance and markets across Africa.

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