Africa's Economic Headwinds: What to Expect in 2025?

The video discusses the reentry of African countries into global debt markets, highlighting the role of Chinese lending and the return to monetary orthodoxy. It examines currency volatility due to defaults in countries like Ghana and Zambia, and the impact of these defaults on currency confidence. The video also explores capital flows and FDI in major African economies, emphasizing the importance of larger economies like South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. Finally, it addresses the potential impact of oil price changes on African countries, noting that oil importers may benefit while exporters face challenges.

What are the implications of the collapse of exchange rates on asset values in Africa?

How might the oil price fluctuations impact different regions in Africa?

What are the expected outcomes for oil importers in East Africa with changing oil prices?