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Weekly Africa Macro Update: November 3 - November 7, 2025

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LP Co-Investments: Market expectations of African GPs

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LP Co-Investments: Market expectations of African GPs

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November 2025 West Africa Macro Outlook

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November 2025 Central Africa Macro Outlook

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November 2025 North Africa Macro Outlook

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November 2025 Southern Africa Macro Outlook

We analyse economic developments across two Southern African countries, providing the implications and outlook

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Weekly Africa Macro Update: October 27 - October 31, 2025

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Weekly Africa Macro Update: October 27 - October 31, 2025

We analyse the latest policy pronouncements and economic indicators, providing the implications and near-term outlook for key African economies.

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Pricing sustainability: ESG’s impact on West African M&A

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Edible Oils in West & Southern Africa — Business Model, Growth, Competition (October 2025)

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Edible Oils in West & Southern Africa — Business Model, Growth, Competition (October 2025)

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Japan’s LP play in African Private Markets

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Japan’s LP play in African Private Markets

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Dairy Industry in East & West Africa: Business Model, Growth, Competition (October 2025)

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Dairy Industry in East & West Africa: Business Model, Growth, Competition (October 2025)

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