Tunisia’s elections are a test for the Arab Spring
Tunisia is at a make-or-break stage as it prepares for elections in November 2019, with many observers starting to wonder if the country’s political transition to liberal democracy is in trouble…
What To Expect From Sudan’s Transition To Civilian Rule
Omar al-Bashir is out as president of Sudan, but protesters fear that the military-led transitional government may only be stepping into a power vacuum and assuming the same power infrastructure and methods of rule….
South Africa’s taxman goes global
South Africa has long faced the reality of ‘flight’ by citizens to other countries for a myriad of reasons, including lack of economic opportunity and the prevalence of crime…
Jumia: Africa’s Great IPO Hope
Jumia‘s IPO may be the jumpstart to African investment after several years of depressed African private equity fundraising and overall private investment….
It’s time to rethink oil and gas as a funding source for development
Oil-price volatility highlights the fragility of a development model based on a single resource. For oil-producing countries the imperative of adopting a more diverse investment strategy can no longer be ignored…
Investors Must Appreciate Africa’s Interconnected Nature And Uniqueness
Optimism among investors was not at its highest point for Africa at the start of 2019, but investors should appreciate that Africa, while interconnected in certain ways, is a continent of 54 unique countries…
Top Economic Predictions For Africa In 2019
With the new year only a few days away, we look ahead and make a few economic predictions for the African continent in 2019…
An Investment Banker’s 54 Christmas Wishes For African Economies In 2019
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 2019…
What Abiy Ahmed’s Leadership Means For Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed is the prime minister of Ethiopia, and his leadership of the country has already had a positive impact within the Horn of Africa region and beyond….
