Next Africa

World-Beating Returns Challenge the African ‘Prejudice Premium’

Data shows that Africa is more resilient than its investment reputation suggests.
A Safaricom M-Pesa mobile-money logo at a kiosk in Nairobi, Kenya.Photographer: Eduardo Soteras Jalil/Bloomberg

Welcome to Next Africa, a daily newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. In today’s edition, we look at how the continent has been a good place to put your money. And:

Africa is generally perceived as a high-risk investment, yet the Iran war has shown that it’s not the most dangerous place to put your money.