Why the world's fastest-growing continent pays the highest price to borrow - and what it is doing about it.
The continent is on track to house nearly four billion people by century's end. Whether that becomes the world's greatest economic opportunity- or its most destabilizing...
By John Kourkoutas While businesses plan for tomorrow’s Africa, they are overlooking today’s megacities. The narrative surrounding African urbanization suffers from a dangerous misconception: that it...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Middle Eastern capital is no longer a distant promise for Africa – it has arrived, and it is reshaping the continent’s economic landscape...
By John Kourkoutas Building for Europe’s Shrinking Market While Ignoring Africa’s Demographic Explosion Is the Century’s Most Expensive Mistake. By the time today’s newborns reach their...
By Des H Rikhotso The narrative surrounding Africa has shifted dramatically in recent years, and for good reason. While other regions grapple with aging populations and...
By John Kourkoutas Africa is not a monolith – and nowhere is this truer than in its energy sector. A continent often mischaracterized as uniformly underpowered...
By Danilo Desiderio Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its quest for continental unity. The African Union’s newly released Africa Integration Report 2025, published alongside...
By John Kourkoutas Look at any global map of railway networks – and you will see a glaring void. Europe, North America, and Asia are stitched...
By Lailla Mutajogera When I speak with investors about Africa, I hear the same six questions – again and again. They reflect a deep curiosity, but...
By Davida Ademuyiwa In little more than half a century, Dubai transformed from a quiet desert emirate into one of the world’s most dynamic global hubs...
By Mary Alorh China’s foreign policy in Africa has long been defined by the principle of non-interference – a strategic approach that emphasizes respect for national...
By Jide Akinsemoyin In September 2024, a striking image emerged on the global stage: 53 African delegations convened in Beijing for the Ninth Forum on China-Africa...
