Analysis

Burkina Faso: Between Bold Opportunities and Uncertainty

July 9, 2025

Since the change in government in 2022, Burkina Faso has taken a very different approach to running its economy. The country is moving away from old systems and focusing more on state control, local development, and regional independence. These changes include big government investments, controlling key industries like mining, and forming new alliances with neighbours […]

Kenya’s Bet on Asset Sales and Local Capital to Cut Debt Dependence

July 3, 2025

Kenya has unveiled an ambitious strategy to privatise key state-owned enterprises and deepen local capital markets, aiming to reduce its growing reliance on foreign debt. Announced by President William Ruto at the London Stock Exchange on July 2, 2025, the plan includes listing the Kenya Pipeline Company through an initial public offering (IPO) on the […]

The 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings: From Resilience to Economic Power

July 3, 2025

From June 25 to 28, 2025, Abuja played host to the largest gathering in Afreximbank’s history, bringing together over 6,000 delegates for the 32nd Annual Meetings under the theme, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.” The event drew Heads of State, finance ministers, central bank governors, business leaders, and policymakers from across Africa, the […]

Morocco’s Beauty Industry Records Rapid Growth, Eyes $2.79 Billion by 2030

July 3, 2025

Morocco’s beauty and personal care industry has been growing steadily over the past few years, gaining momentum as more consumers embrace skincare, self-care, and wellness as part of everyday life. With a market size valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2030, the cosmetics sector is emerging […]

Tunisia’s Growing Pharma Industry Eyes Export Markets

July 3, 2025

Tunisia’s pharmaceutical sector is fast becoming one of the continent’s most competitive, with its market value expected to rise from USD 1.3 billion in 2020 to USD 3.4 billion by 2028. Known for having one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the Middle East and North Africa, Tunisia is building on its strong local […]

EVs and the China Model: What Can Africa Learn?

July 3, 2025

When people think of electric vehicles, Tesla may be the first brand that comes to mind. But that narrative is changing fast. China is now the global leader in EV production and sales, accounting for more than 11 million of the 17 million electric vehicles sold globally in 2024 alone. This transformation didn’t happen overnight. […]

Rethinking the African Car Market: How Chinese Brands Are Redefining Value

July 1, 2025

Once dominated by trusted Japanese manufacturers, most notably Toyota, the African auto market is now seeing a wave of Chinese automakers gaining ground quickly across countries like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya. This marks a structural shift in pricing, consumer expectations, and even policy, and we believe very strongly that it wil redefine the […]

Rwanda–DRC Peace Deal: Implications for Trade and Investment

June 30, 2025

On June 27, 2025, a major diplomatic breakthrough was reached. Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a U.S.–Qatar mediated peace accord in Washington, marking a possible turning point in a decades-long conflict that has cost lives, displaced millions, and disrupted trade across Central Africa. The deal includes commitments to withdraw troops, end […]

Ghana’s Refinery Comeback: Implications for Local Supply, Jobs, and Regional Trade

June 30, 2025

Ghana is getting ready to restart the engines at its long-dormant Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), and this could be a game-changer—not just for Accra, but for West Africa’s entire fuel supply chain. After years of halted operations, TOR is now on track to resume full-scale refining by October 2025, according to Acting Managing Director Edmund […]

A Closer Look at Dwindling Cable TV Subscriptions in Parts of Africa

June 26, 2025

Over the past five years, Africa’s cable TV industry has faced a significant downturn, with traditional pay-TV subscriptions steadily eroding. While this ‘cable-cutting’ shift is a global phenomenon, Africa’s unique socio-economic landscape, combined with rapid digital adoption, has accelerated the shift; most visible in places like Nigeria. Africa’s largest pay-TV, Multichoice, owners of DStv and […]