Africa Profile
A gradual recovery in some commodity prices and continued reform efforts are part of the new Africa narrative, but risks remain.
The past quarter has been a mixed bag of news across the continent, with some economies proving more resilient to the Covid-19 pandemic than previously expected. However, this has been accompanied by some concerning political developments, with conflict, questionable elections, and intimidation remaining rife. (Source: Africa Quarterly Update, December 2020.)