Economy
Latest analyses and reports relating to the African economy.
Why African countries must rethink how they grow their economies
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices...
Read moreDetailsBeyond the Outbreak: How Ebola Reshaped East & Central Africa’s Economies
The latest Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is triggered by the Bundibugyo strain,...
Read moreDetailsWhat Happens After Dandora? Kenya’s Green Transition Faces Its Hardest Test
The challenge facing Nairobi is therefore not simply to replace one landfill with another facility. It is to redesign an...
Read moreDetailsAfrican entrepreneurs work in challenging environments, and others may benefit from the skills they have developed
When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor...
Read moreDetailsThe Political Economy of Insecurity in Mali: Armed Groups, Resources, and State Fragility
Decisions taken by Mali’s ruling junta — including the withdrawal from ECOWAS in January 2025 — have deepened Mali’s regional...
Read moreDetailsXenophobic Violence and Human Security in South Africa: Causes and Consequences
Research has revealed that xenophobic violence is a long-standing feature of democratic South Africa. Violent incidents were recorded since 1994,...
Read moreDetailsAgriculture in Africa: science and research cannot have an impact without investments and good policies
As Africa faces the defining challenge of the 21st century – feeding its population without destroying the planet – it...
Read moreDetailsAfrican Mineral Resources: The Controversial Link to US Health Deals
A series of unique bilateral health agreements negotiated between the United States and numerous African states in late 2025 and...
Read moreDetailsGhana’s mining law attempts to eradicate speculation, but leaves communities in limbo: insights from a lithium case study
With the deal in place, formal discussions will begin with mining communities about relocation, compensation and restoring livelihoods. Compensation could...
Read moreDetailsEast African Community’s expansion has triggered financial difficulties: why solutions come with risks
The East African Community is one of Africa’s oldest regional economic organisations. Its birth in 1967 was the culmination of decades of economic...
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