Our Scans · Africa · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia Pacific, Africa, and Latin America offer untapped potential, driven by rising disposable incomes, urbanization, and growing awareness of tea's health benefits. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Radical, even extreme, proposals will emerge in connection with the current crisis in Africa. The Guardian
• [New] Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and causing hunger in Africa and the Middle East. MarineLink
• [New] Higher than normal rainfall is expected in southern Europe, central Asia and the Horn of Africa and south-eastern South America. The Guardian
• [New] Widespread availability of lenacapavir could prevent 41% of new HIV infections in South Africa, Zimbabwe and western Kenya. The Guardian
• [New] Countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are strengthening smart agriculture initiatives, creating long-term growth opportunities for intelligent irrigation system providers. Straits Research
• [New] For the full year of 2026, LNG supply is forecast to largely be unchanged from 2025 as producers in other regions boost output - including from new LNG projects in North America, Africa and Australia. IEA
• [New] Regional Insights The Asia-Pacific and Middle East / Africa markets are projected to lead in user numbers, contributing substantially to TikTok's global user base. Enrich Labs
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: The Middle East and Africa region is the fastest growing, expected to register a CAGR of approximately 6.8%, supported by rising port investments, Jebel Ali's expanding volumes, and new trade corridor development. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As al-Qaeda affiliates capture massive swaths of territory and coordinate with ethnic separatists, the entire region is becoming increasingly vulnerable to state collapse, threatening coastal West Africa. The Geopolitical Desk
• [New] Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face limited access to irrigation, agricultural inputs, and modern technologies, combined with weak adaptive capacity and inadequate infrastructure, which drives rising food prices, reduced dietary diversity, and increased risks of hunger and malnutrition. Mapshock
• [New] A steady rise in Middle East and Africa is anticipated over the forecast period owing to the growing investments in digital infrastructure, smart cities, and artificial intelligence adoption. Polaris
• [New] Middle East and Africa is expected to grow at the fastest pace, driven by rising digital finance adoption. GlobeNewswire
• [New] More than 1,000 farmers supported through the WPC 2026 bursary programme are expected to attend alongside potato value chain stakeholders from across East Africa. PotatoPro
• Africa targets 1.5-2.0 million tons of renewable hydrogen exports to the EU, Australia aims for 3 million tons / year by 2030, and Latin America benefits from production costs nearing US$ 0.50/kg, supported by US$ 11 trillion in global shipping infrastructure investments through 2050. Persistence Market Research
• Regional markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Africa will continue to be growth engines, driven by demographic trends, rising disposable incomes, and increasing urbanization. Verified Market Reports
• Given President Trump's unpredictability, it will not be possible to engage in long-term peace processes with the United States - not for the coexistence of Israel and a Palestinian state, not for a sovereign and viable Ukraine, and not for a lasting solution to the conflicts in Africa. Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
• The Middle East and Africa region is expected to grow at a notable CAGR in the foreseeable future, driven by the improvement in the economic environment and changing eating habits. Precedence Research

Last updated: 03 August 2026