Africa in Focus

As visualized by Finex Insights, Africa holds about 60% of the world’s solar resources . Yet, in 2025, Africa receives less than 3% of global energy investment , according to the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) . At the same time, over 600 million Africans still live without electricity . This is Africa’s solar investment paradox. So why does a continent overflowing with sunshine struggle to attract investment in energy infrastructure? The answer is not one thing, b

On November 26, 2025, the military in Guinea-Bissau  dissolved the government, adding another nation to the growing list of African countries under military leadership. As of today, seven African nations  are under active military rule. More importantly, the data indicates that these are not short-term interim governments, but entrenched regimes with multi-year tenures. Our latest infographic visualizes this shift, highlighting both the geographic spread and the duration of

New evidence is sparking conversations across the continent about the quality of baby foods sold in African markets. A major investigation by the international watchdog Public Eye  has revealed high levels of added sugar  in Nestlé’s Cerelac infant cereals  sold across 20 African countries raising health concerns for millions of parents. In this article, we break down what the findings mean, the countries most affected, why the debate matters, and what global health experts

Every day, countless trucks move across the borders of West Africa, loaded with goods. But what exactly is inside? A new 2025 report from the OECD, "Intra-regional Food Trade in West Africa,"  provides a clear answer. This trade is the lifeblood of the region's economy and ensures that food gets from where it's grown to where it's needed most. While this trade is far larger than many assume: estimated to be a $10 billion industry that is up to 85% unrecorded, an important sto

Across Africa, people are living longer than ever before but not equally so . According to the World Population Prospects 2024 , the continent’s average life expectancy stands at about 64 years , masking a 22-year gap  between the countries at the top and bottom of the scale. At one end, Tunisia  leads with 76.7 years , closely followed by Algeria (76.5)  and Mauritius (75.1) .At the other, Nigeria (54.6) , Chad (55.2) , and the Central African Republic (57.7)  sit near the b

Africa’s political landscape is home to some of the world’s longest-standing presidents. As of 2025, five leaders have ruled their...

Mobile internet has become a lifeline across Africa powering communication, education, entrepreneurship, and governance. Yet, the price...

As of June 30, 2025, fuel prices across Africa present a revealing map of economic, geopolitical, and supply chain realities. From...

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In the ongoing financial journey of African nations, few institutions have played as visible a role as the International Monetary Fund...

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