For global companies, Africa’s promise has long been tempered by a persistent operational myth: that the continent is not ready for complex business. The reality is different, however. The barrier isn ...

Each year, Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report publish the exclusive ranking of Africa’s 500 Business Champions — a list built from a unique database of African companies. We bring you a deep dive ...

In 2025, ten African countries rank among the hardest-working in the world, with citizens putting in exceptionally long hours each week. These extended workweeks reflect both resilience and the ...

Ethiopia has long benefited from close ties to the West, China and emerging powers. In 2004 Western and multilateral creditors wrote off more than $3bn of its debts. Since 2000 it has received more ...