THE ECONOMIST SPECIAL REPORT (January 11, 2025): The Africa gap – The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is getting wider, says John McDermott

The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is growing

Africa is undergoing social change without economic transformation

Africa has too many businesses, too little business

African elites should align themselves with their countries’ needs

The African investment environment is at its worst in years

To catch up economically, Africa must think big