Africa's Economy in 2026: The Fastest-Growing Continent
While the developed world stagnates, Africa is posting growth numbers that would make any emerging market envious. Six of the ten fastest-growing economies are African.
How to Invest in African Markets: A 2026 Guide
From Johannesburg to Lagos, Nairobi to Cairo — a practical investor's guide to accessing Africa's fastest-growing stock exchanges, bond markets, and alternative asset classes.
The 10 Richest Countries in Africa by Natural Resources
Africa holds 30% of the world's mineral reserves and $6.5 trillion in untapped wealth. Here's where the money is — and who controls it.
The Resource Curse: Why Africa's Wealth Doesn't Reach Africans
The continent produces the cobalt in your phone, the platinum in your car, the gold in your portfolio. Here's why the profits leave before Africans see a cent.
What Is the AfCFTA? Africa's Free Trade Revolution Explained
54 nations. 1.4 billion people. One free trade zone. The most ambitious economic project in the continent's history — and everything you need to know about it.
Africa Is Rich. So Why Are Africans Poor?
The continent holds more natural wealth, more demographic energy, and more economic potential than almost any other region on earth. The poverty isn't in the ground — it's in the story we've been told.
Africa's Critical Minerals Boom: How the Continent Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains
As the world races to secure lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements for the energy transition, African nations are transforming from supplier to strategic partner with new policy frameworks and processing investments.
Nairobi's Silicon Savannah: Why Global VCs Are Doubling Down on East African Startups
Venture capital flowing into East Africa reached $1.8 billion in 2025, with Nairobi cementing its position as the continent's premier tech hub amid a maturing ecosystem.
AfCFTA at Year Four: Which Corridors Are Delivering Real Results?
Intra-African trade has increased by 18% since implementation — but the gains are concentrated. We map which corridors are actually moving goods and which remain stalled.
Nigerian Exchange Group Posts Record $4.2B Market Cap in Single Session
The NGX All-Share Index surged to historic highs, driven by institutional interest in banking and consumer goods sectors following monetary policy reforms.
Egypt's Green Hydrogen Bet: Can North Africa Become Europe's Clean Energy Partner?
With $10 billion in signed MoUs, Egypt is positioning itself at the centre of the global green hydrogen economy, leveraging its Suez Canal proximity and renewable capacity.
The AgriTech Revolution: How Precision Farming Is Transforming East African Yields
Satellite-guided farming and AI-powered crop analytics are helping East African farmers increase yields by up to 40%, creating a new investable asset class in the process.
Africa Doesn't Need More Aid — It Needs Better Capital Infrastructure
The narrative that Africa needs "help" is fundamentally flawed. What the continent lacks isn't resources or talent — it's the financial architecture to deploy capital efficiently at scale.
Africa's Mobile Money Revolution Hits $1 Trillion in Annual Transactions
Mobile money platforms processed over $1 trillion in 2025, with M-Pesa, MoMo, and newer entrants fundamentally reshaping how 600 million Africans access financial services.
Morocco's Solar Megaproject Noor-Midelt III Breaks Ground with $2.4B Investment
The next phase of the world's largest concentrated solar power complex will add 800MW of capacity, positioning Morocco as North Africa's renewable energy powerhouse.
South Africa's Two-Pot Retirement System: $3B Unleashed Into the Economy
Six months after implementation, the two-pot system has redirected billions into consumption and debt reduction, with mixed implications for long-term savings rates.
Rwanda's AI Ambitions: Inside the Continental Push for Homegrown Artificial Intelligence
From Kigali's Centre for the 4IR to Lagos's AI labs, African nations are building AI capabilities that reflect local realities rather than importing Silicon Valley models wholesale.
DRC Lithium: The $15B Opportunity That Could Define Africa's Energy Future
The Democratic Republic of Congo holds 3 million tonnes of lithium reserves. New regulatory frameworks aim to ensure the country captures more value from extraction.
