Features
The Future Of African Banking
African financial institutions are tapping into technology to expand and consolidate as the banking sector matures.
Author: Vincent Nwanma
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Country Report
Angola: No Quick Fixes
With its currency batteredand government revenue down to historic lows, Angola, Africa’s largest oil producer, must now address the fundamental causes of its macroeconomic imbalances.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Africa: Evolving Through The Crisis
With each country responding differently to the commodities crash, Africa showcases a range of mitigating efforts, with varying success.
News
Nigeria Finally Embraces Economic Diversification
No longer just a buzzword bandied about by politicians, diversification is now seen as a key to the future of Africa’s biggest economy, as sinking oil prices have eroded government revenue.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
The African Growth Story Grinds To A Halt
In the wake of falling commodities prices, Africa’s largest and oil-rich economies are now in damage-repair mode.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
The Shifting Sands Of African Trade
Emerging nations are replacing the Americas as the continent’s largest trading partners.
Banking
Diversifying Africa To Stay Afloat
African nations can no longer get by on mineral wealth and commodities alone—and they know it.
Country Report
Nigeria–The African Express
Country Report | Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy, but the recent slump in oil prices has halved government revenues. The new Buhari government must now ensure the country’s economic roller coaster ride does not grind to a complete halt.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA OUTPACES BIGGER COMPETITORS
Regional Report | Africa
Africa’s story is no longer that of a continent with great potential. Increasingly, the leaders and peoples of the continent, in collaboration with outsiders, are translating that potential into concrete achievements.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
NIGERIA | BUHARI’S SECOND COMING AS PRESIDENT
Newsmakers | Nigeria
Nigeria’s presidential election proved the bookmakers both right and wrong.
Features
Uganda To Meet Regional Demand With Oil Refinery
Uganda, the East African country that will soon to join the league of oil producers, is set to build a refinery before its own production capacity comes online.
Country Report
ANGOLA: SEEKING A NEW PATH
Country Report | Angola
Up until 2013, Angola's GDP, buoyed by booming oil revenues, grew by an average rate of 10.7%, reaching an all-time high of 23.2% in 2007. Now, as economic growth slows and the country’s financial coffers move from surplus to deficit, Angola is rethinking its dependence on “black gold.”