April 11
Africa: African Assets Outperform Emerging Markets Amid Iran War Tensions
African assets have outperformed broader emerging markets since the start of the Iran conflict, challenging perceptions of the continent as a high-risk investment destination.… Read more »
April 01
Africa: Iran War Drives Fuel Shock Across Africa As Govts Scramble to Respond
The war involving Iran is pushing fuel prices higher across Africa, forcing governments to take emergency measures as supply tightens and costs rise, according to a Bloomberg… Read more »
February 04
West Africa: Nigeria Says Soldiers Plotted Coup, Raising Fresh Fears in West Africa
Nigeria has acknowledged for the first time that a group of soldiers plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, an admission that underscores renewed concerns about military… Read more »
January 12
Nigeria: Palantir Co-Founder Backs Nigerian Startup Terra in $11.8m Round
Palantir Technologies Inc. co-founder Joe Lonsdale has led an investment in a Nigerian defense technology startup expanding drone manufacturing as security risks intensify across… Read more »
November 27, 2025
Guinea Bissau: Soldiers Cite Plot to Rig Election as Reason for Detaining Embaló
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have detained President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and halted the announcement of last weekend's election results, saying the vote should be annulled. A… Read more »
