Africa's financial markets will be the markets of the future that no investor can ignore in the long term. The newsletter CAPITAL NEWS AFRICA monitors and analyses this development with plenty of news you can use.
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The IMF’s country classification sends very much the wrong message. This is not merely a problem for statisticians. It leads to flawed policies in very specific areas that hit Africa hard.
The government in Beijing is scaling back its economic engagements abroad. Yet Africa continues to take pride of in China’s foreign policy. Ten theses on the consequences of China's new Africa policy.
We regularly keep our subscribers informed about the latest developments of the Dangote refinery IPO. Latest news confirm that the planned transaction is having an impact beyond Nigeria.
Oil-exporting countries in Africa do not benefit as they could from high oil prices. We take a deep dive into the figures and found the reasons for this anachronistic situation.
A first look at the IMF figures suggests that economic growth in Africa is accelerating. This is not the case. Yet you will be astonished by what a look behind the latest figures really shows.
We explain what the international community does not want to see – and indicate how it could be regarded as the largest PPP opportunity to date.
We regularly keep our subscribers informed about the latest developments of the Dangote refinery IPO. One development this week concerns the valuation; the other comes from East Africa.
Russian troops have suffered the loss of a strategic position in Mali. Nevertheless, Russia is succeeding where France and Germany have failed. Investors could become more cautious.
We regularly keep our subscribers informed about the latest developments of the Dangote refinery IPO. Following Aliko Dangote's trip to East Africa, a crucial question occupies us.
African stock markets are again attracting international attention. Performance in the first half of 2026 was particularly strong. However, the top performer comes as a surprise.
Africa is trapped in an extraction-based economy. Yet Africa does not have to become Switzerland and produce chocolate. There are other, better avenues to go down.
The latest news on the IPO of the Dangote refinery in Nigeria
Many African governments are close to the limit on debt sustainability—yet they need more money. International investment banks have a solution for this, too. We reveal their latest tricks.
A massive gap yawns in the financing of Africa's power infrastructure. International investors see the problem in power generation. In reality, it lies somewhere else.
Initial indications regarding the valuation and frequent travel to the refinery in Lagos.
Data centers are springing up all over the world. In Africa they have the potential to be a game-changer. We highlight the opportunities—and one major risk that threatens the continent's development.
International financial media are commenting on the Dangote Refinery IPO. At the same time, the company reports on an increase of the oil processing capacity.
Economic growth rates in Africa continue to not fulfill their potential. However, on balance poverty is going down. We identify ten areas where investors will definitely be welcome.
The latest update on the planned going-public of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria.
For Aliko Dangote, the odds are looking good for the flotation of stock in his refinery. For African stock markets, the outlook is not quite as clear. We take a closer look at where the pitfalls lie.
The US concluded its military exercise, African Lion, in Morocco. Just before, Islamists and Tuareg are advancing in Mali. The potential spillover is great. And this affects African investors.
