
Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsBusiness | |||

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing turmoil in energy markets, and is also hitting the price and supply of crucial fertilizers.
On this week’s episode Bloomberg’s Agnieszka de Sousa and René Vollgraaff join Jennifer Zabasajja to di... more
After becoming the first UN member to recognise the breakaway territory of Somaliland, Israel is now quietly planning for a potential base at the mouth of the Red Sea from which to strike one of the Iran’s last proxies still operating at full strengt... more
US Lawmakers have called on Nigeria to repeal Sharia law in the country’s north as they probe US President Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of Christian persecution in the country. This follows previous unfounded claims from the US administration... more
Oil and gas supply routes are coming under pressure as the conflict in Iran intensifies, bringing fears of an energy price shock that could hit many African economies.
On this week’s episode, Bloomberg’s Energy Reporter Stephen Stapczynski and Bloo... more
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A heavyweight business-focused show delivering in-depth analysis of Africa's market dynamics, policy shifts, and key industry trends. Episodes feature Bloomberg reporters and guests from finance, government, and industry, covering topics like cocoa prices, energy, mining, currency shifts, and regional geopolitics. The format emphasizes data-informed context and actionable insights for professionals tracking Africa's economic development, investment opportunities, and regulatory changes. A notable strength is the blend of on-the-ground reporting with macroeconomic analysis, often tied to real-world disruptions and policy decisions that affect business strategy across the continent.
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