Coronavirus in Africa: an opportunity for innovative investment
The last couple months can only be characterized as unprecedented, as many countries and markets went from indifference of the pandemic to visible panic. In many emerging markets, the flight of capital coupled with slowed investments has further complicated fragile situations. Yet these unexpected and difficult times still present opportunity for investment…
Coronavirus: Will a price war force change in Angola?
The impact and longevity of COVID-19 and low commodity prices are putting acute pressure on African economies and pushing some sovereigns close to default. Besides Zambia, which has already begun the process to potentially hire an advisor for a sovereign restructuring, Angola is becoming the country with the highest risk for a potential debt restructuring…
Coronavirus: 5 economies to watch as the impact spreads
African countries have been among the last to be hit by the global coronavirus pandemic. Yet, as the cases rise and governments rightfully take the necessary measures to slow the spread of the virus, the continent is likely to face widespread economic fallout as business slows to a near halt…
4 African Countries That Could Benefit From A ‘Year Of Return’-Type Campaign
Here are four African countries that could benefit from a “Year Of Return”-type campaign…
Africa and the Middle East: Proxy wars or economic partnerships
Many observers go as far criticising many Arab states for building asymmetrical relationships, where African states are acting on behalf of Arab states simply for large sums of cash. There is some truth in that thinking. But the reality is that policy-makers in African countries have to make their own policy decisions and govern their own borders…
Top Predictions For Africa In 2020
Top prediction for Africa in 2020: Younger Africans will be more vocal. They’ve seen how protests led to the removal of leaders such as Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe…
Top African elections to watch and predictions for 2020
It is hard to imagine a quiet year for African election monitors, with Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire and Sudan offering soap operas, full of post-civil war storylines, unknown successors and internal regional conflict…
An Investment Banker’s 54 Christmas Wishes For African Economies In 2020
If I could be Santa and give gifts to each of my African friends, here’s what I’d wish for each African country in 2020…
Algeria wants to tap capital markets. Buyer and seller beware
For those unfamiliar, Algeria is a country that flies largely under the radar….
