China – Africa Trade Policy
On 1 May 2026, China implemented a historic zero-tariff policy covering 100 percent of tariff lines for all 53 African nations with diplomatic ties. The policy is locked in through...
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Africa Invest: Q1 2026 Market Commentary
This edition covers Q1 2026 (January through March). It is structured in four sections: The Continent Snapshot, covering pan-African macro and market highlights; Market by Market, breaking down equities and...
The Triple Threat: Conflict, Climate, and Cash crushes Africa’s food security
Sudan, South Sudan, Mali – are African countries already facing or risk entering Catastrophic food insecurity; While The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Chad, Kenya, are...
Evaluating Nigeria’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax: A Critical Review of CAPPA’s Policy Proposals
In May 2025, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) published a follow-up to its 2024 report on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and processed food marketing.
30 and increasing number of African countries now have IMF financing arrangements Economy
Following recent economic shocks of Covid 19, the Russia / Ukraine and the accompanied tightening financial conditions, data shows that at least 30 Africa countries now have some sort of...
Toyin Sanni urges the government to incentivise businesses to stimulate growth
To stimulate economic growth, businesses need to be incentivised, Toyin Sanni said at the ThinkBusiness Africa Breakfast Meeting at the Capital Club, Lagos.