Explore the political and economic forces shaping Africa’s business environment. From policy reforms to institutional dynamics and geopolitical shifts, we unpack how power, policy, and markets intersect across the continent.
At least 12 African countries have operated coalition governments over the last two decades, reflecting a trend toward shared political power and the global rise of coalition systems.
Quasi-federal systems in Africa show how constitutions balance regional autonomy with central authority, providing legal frameworks for shared governance.
Africa’s legally defined federal systems showcase how constitutional autonomy, governance structures, and regional authority shape national cohesion and development.
Across Africa, early 2025 brought cabinet shifts driven by elections, reform agendas, and stability efforts, shaping policy direction and signalling fresh governance priorities.
Africa’s top firms on the LSE, worth £29.8B, reflect a continent redefining global finance through innovation, resilience, and investor confidence.
IMF projections for 2026 indicate that Africa’s largest economies are expected to strengthen through structural reforms, diversification, and improved macroeconomic stability.
Africa’s largest standing forces reveal strategic priorities, regional influence, and state capacity, reflecting defense, security, and historical investment patterns.
Corporate tax rates across Africa in 2025 reveal a continent balancing revenue mobilization with the need to attract investment, reflecting diverse fiscal philosophies and governance priorities.
Africa’s fastest-growing companies of 2025 show a continent accelerating beyond projections, with revenue surges surpassing 70,000% and sectors expanding across borders.
Africa’s urban frontier is expanding fast, with cities driving economic transition, governance reform, and new social geographies rooted in infrastructure and innovation.
Decades of measured fiscal planning and welfare-driven growth have positioned Africa’s most equal economies in 2025 as models of inclusive economic governance.
Southern Africa dominates Africa’s 2025 income inequality index, reflecting the enduring impact of structural gaps in land, labor, and wealth that have persisted despite decades of reform.
Africa’s economic path in 2025 is marked by dynamic growth, strategic investment, and innovation, with top economies driving industrial expansion, infrastructure development, and regional trade integration.
Africa’s fastest-growing economies in early 2025 show how reforms, infrastructure, and innovation are converging to drive expansion, positioning the continent for sustained progress
Africa’s history of coups highlights structural weaknesses in state authority, the central role of the military in politics, and the enduring influence of external forces.
Africa’s governance is gaining global weight, with reforms and resilient institutions driving accountability, strengthening economies, and shaping progress.
