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Maintenance of electricity transmission lines. Photo by Mario Spencer @ Unsplash
Can technology deliver Africa’s fair energy transition without sacrificing industrial growth?
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Cocoa farmer on the field. Photo by Charles William Adofo @ Unsplash
Ghana’s cocoa bond gamble: can Africa finance commodities without foreign banks?
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Morocco’s startup gamble challenges Africa’s private-sector innovation orthodoxy
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Kenya president William Ruto and Ghanaian leader John Mahama at the summit. Photo @John Mahama/Facebook
Why Africa pays more to borrow despite lower infrastructure default rates
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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.

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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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French President Emmanuel Macron in Africa recently. Photo @Emmanuel Macron/Facebook
Will France’s €23bn Africa pledge finally deliver beyond summit diplomacy?
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Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine. Photo: National Unity Platform/Facebook
What shapes the politics of Bobi Wine, Uganda’s “Ghetto President”
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South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts the G20 Summit. Photo: G20 Summit Flickr
Why South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before
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French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Ethiopia. Photo @ Abiy Ahmed/X
Macron’s Ethiopia pivot deepens Horn tensions as Addis pushes controversial Red Sea ambitions
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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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