By Gregory September In a continent where sovereign debt rarely shrinks ahead of schedule, Mozambique has done something that 85 countries with outstanding International Monetary Fund...
By Michele Moscaritoli Africa’s investment landscape tells a story of striking contradictions. Extractive industries – mining, oil, gas, and the minerals powering the global energy transition...
By Lailla Mutajogera The most important investment opportunity of the next decade is not in artificial intelligence, not in green energy, and not in the next...
By Ajay Wasserman The debt markets are sending a clear message – and this time, African economies are listening carefully. The bond market is speaking. For...
By Gregory September The IMF’s 2026 global growth projections tell a story of seismic economic shifts – and one African nation’s quiet but consequential arrival. When...
By Michele Moscaritoli The most consequential shift in African commerce isn’t happening across oceans. It’s happening across borders. For decades, the narrative around African trade focused...
By Kelly Mua Kingsly The numbers tell a peculiar story. Africa’s projected debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 60.8 percent for 2026 – a figure that would be...
By Lance Chisue Africa’s manufacturing sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge as nations across the continent compete to industrialize and expand production capacity. The transformation signals...
By Gregory September In the complex landscape of African sovereign debt, Nigeria has achieved something noteworthy – yet the silence surrounding this accomplishment speaks volumes about...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Venezuela was once wealthy, with oil anchoring its entire economy. But when a single commodity shoulders the burden of national prosperity, volatility becomes...
By Gregory Simpkins As we have entered 2026, the world community is experiencing heightened tensions and could lead to global conflict. As has been the case...
By Kingsley Moghalu A striking statistic from The Africa Report crystallizes the continent’s fiscal crisis: many of Africa’s poorest countries now spend more on debt service...
By Kelly Mua Kingsly The arithmetic is brutal: a liter of gasoline in many African cities costs roughly what a gallon – nearly four liters –...
By Martin Mpukani After years marred by debt distress, energy shortages, and climate shocks, Zambia is emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling turnaround stories. The...
By Yannick Lefang In boardrooms and policy forums across Africa, a familiar refrain echoes: “But is this the right kind of data?” On the surface, it...
By Danilo Desiderio Ethiopia’s reported 8.1 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the 2023/24 fiscal year might seem like a triumph – and on paper,...
By Danilo Desiderio As global trade grows increasingly fragmented, Africa stands at a crossroads. According to UNCTAD, average tariffs imposed by major economies – including the...
By Des H Rikhotso East Africa is solidifying its position as one of the most dynamic and resilient economic regions on the African continent, outpacing peers...
By Gregory Simpkins US President Donald Trump appears to be more determined than ever to pursue his international tariff policies, even through the several reversals of...
By Dishant Shah A quiet but potent crisis is unfolding across parts of Africa – not the kind marked by war or famine, but one that...
By Danilo Desiderio The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was hailed as a transformative milestone in Africa’s economic integration when it was signed in 2018....
By Des H Rikhotso Africa is rapidly becoming a hotspot for global business expansion, home to 10 of the world’s fastest-growing economies. According to 2025–2026 projections,...
By Dishant Shah Recent reports that 25 African nations are under consideration for inclusion in a new U.S. travel ban have sparked difficult but necessary questions...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent article published by Semafor raises concerns about the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade agreement that...
By Danilo Desiderio As the new year begins, it is customary to examine growth estimates for various regions around the world in the months ahead. This...
By Mary Alorh One of the most significant insights gained from the COVID-19 pandemic was the impact it had on the various economies across the African...
By Mary Alorh As African countries navigate the post-COVID period, they face significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and increasing consumer prices. Globally, economic downturns have...
Reuters | Africa’s economic growth is set to accelerate to 3.7 percent this year and 4.3 percent next from 3.1 percent in 2023, African Development Bank...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Before the conclusion of the Cold War, a prominent characteristic of populist leaders and administrations was their inclination towards the nationalization of...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The Hellenistic civilization that emerged from southeast Europe greatly influenced North Africa. The Roman empire and other political establishments in East Asia...
China’s soaring commodity demand has been a powerful catalyst for growth and development in African economies. However, heavy reliance on Chinese exports could hamper Africa’s growth...
