In Depth Kenya 2022: Who will win the great race? This year's general elections are shaping up to be one of the most important ones in Kenyan history as the two top contenders, Raila Odinga and William Ruto, are neck-at-neck for support. Follow our in-depth analysis on and explanations on this year's polls. 8 articles
Sponsored by MSC Africa must invest in Africa On the occasion of our The Africa CEO Forum this 13-14 June in Abidjan, we ask how Africa can reach economic sovereignty; to trade with itself, to build strong domestic industrial fabrics, and start to add value to the undoubted riches of the continent. 5 articles
In Depth Africa’s new debt deals The economic consequences of the Covid-19 crisis have revived fears about the indebtedness of African countries. Is this alarmism justified? We investigate this question in our five-part series. 5 articles
In Depth Africa’s barons of arm sales Russia's invasion of Ukraine has seen countries scramble to ensure they are ready for war. In Africa, the acquisition of military equipment has clearly diminished – by 13% from 2015 to 2020. But faced with numerous security threats, the continent remains particularly vulnerable. Who can ensure the sale of arms remains intact in Africa? In this investigation, we will focus on three main players: Aboubacar Hima, Ivor Ichikowitz and Rafi Dermardirossian. 4 articles
Sponsored by MSC Logistics in Africa From ports to railways to trucks, getting goods from A-B remains one of Africa's biggest challenges... and opportunities 4 articles
In Depth Top 50 tech champions They have either raised funds, seen the value of their start-ups rise, developed their business models, invested in new markets, financed projects, swallowed up competitors or sold their companies. From that, we have compiled the top 50 tech champions. 11 articles
Sponsored by MSC Africa’s Top 500 Companies Find out who are the biggest winners in our exclusive ranking of Africa's top 500 companies. As the effects of the pandemic continue to rattle through the economies of the continent, companies who have jumped early on the digitisation path have thrived. 4 articles
In Depth Africa’s voice in Washington, D.C For the first time, the Africa programmes at Washington's top think tanks are all being run by Africans. 7 articles
In Depth Africa, according to Macron How to sum up the French president's Africa policy? The withdrawal of Operation Barkhane from Mali, dance moves in Nigeria, restitution of artworks in Benin…Less than one week before the first round of France’s presidential election, we outline the major policy points in eight episodes, from innovation to realpolitik. 8 articles
In Depth Life after Cameroon’s Paul Biya? On 13 February, Paul Biya celebrated his 40th anniversary as head of state, but what would happen if, in six months or a year's time, he was no longer able to govern? We dive into the possible scenarios following an inevitable succession. 4 articles
