LEAF Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is not moving in one direction in 2026. Kenya strong. Nigeria recovering. Ghana slowing. South Africa improving. Winners study countries individually, not as one market. Tap the link below to download our new Outlook Report. #LEAF

What if investing in Africa could pursue returns and measurable impact at the same time? That is the core idea behind impact investing. In LEAF Africa’s illustrative framework, capital can be viewed through three lenses: 40% Financial Returns 30% Social Impact 30% Environmental Impact This is not a performance claim. It is an educational model for thinking about how investors can align capital with long-term value creation. Across Africa, companies are building scalable solutions in clean energy, financial inclusion, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and education technology. For investors, the opportunity is clear: Africa’s growth story is not only about market returns. It is also about funding solutions to real economic and social challenges. The future of investing may belong to those who can measure both profit and purpose. Download the full LEAF Africa report at leafafrica.org/publications/

Africa’s next billion-dollar opportunity may not be oil, mining, or agriculture. It may be digital. Africa’s digital economy is projected to expand from $180 billion in 2025 to $712 billion by 2050, up from $100 billion in 2019. This signals one of the most important long-term structural growth stories in global markets. Key drivers include: • Rising smartphone and internet penetration • Rapid adoption of digital payments • Growth in fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, agritech, and edtech • Expanding telecom and data infrastructure • A young, mobile-first population driving demand The conversation should move beyond startup valuations alone. Publicly listed telecom, banking, payments, logistics, and infrastructure companies may offer direct exposure to Africa’s digital transformation at scale. For investors, founders, and policymakers, the message is clear: Africa’s digital economy is not emerging. It is accelerating. Explore the full report: leafafrica.org/publications/

The world's best-performing stock market in 2025 wasn't in New York, London, or Tokyo... but Malawi! Malawi's stock market surged +226.20% in the year 2025, outperforming many global exchanges and forcing investors to rethink where real growth is happening. But Malawi isn't alone. Some other African countries experienced a great surge as well. Zambia:+60.34% Ghana:+49.66% Kenya: +44.98% Nigeria:+37.63% These numbers are not random spikes. They reflect a deeper shift: improving liquidity, stronger investor confidence, reform momentum, and growing attention toward African capital markets. For years, many of these exchanges were overlooked. Today, they're becoming some of the most compelling return stories in global finance. The real question is no longer if Africa should be on the radar. It's how long can investors afford to ignore it? Download the full market analysis now at leafafrica.org/publications/

12 of the world's 20 fastest-growing economies in 2025 are in Africa. While global markets chase marginal gains, countries like South Sudan (27.2%), Libya (13.7%), and Senegal (9.3%) are posting growth rates that would be considered impossible in developed markets. Rwanda, Ethiopia, & Benin Republic aren't emerging markets anymore. They're overtaking markets. The growth is real. The infrastructure is being built. The opportunities are compounding. But here's what most people miss: economic growth eventually shows up in stock market returns. It's not a question of if, but when. Are you positioned for it? Discover where the growth is heading next. Get our full report at leafafrica.org/publications/

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While the S&P 500 returned 16% last year, Kenya delivered 64%, and Malawi returned over 226%. The alpha is real, but so is the risk. Currency volatility, liquidity gaps, and macroeconomic shifts routinely erase gains for capital moving without institutional intelligence. High yields require high context. Are you prepared to navigate the continent’s equity markets? We are going live in less than 48 hours. Join LEAF Africa this Thursday, April 16th, as we unpack the exact strategies, risks, and signals you need before allocating capital to African stocks. Secure your spot now: leafafrica.org/registerwebinar

Interesting conversation. While reduced import duties may offer short-term relief on prices, the bigger question is sustainability. Will this translate to real affordability for Nigerians, or simply shift pressure to FX demand and local production? There’s also the broader macro angle, how this impacts inflation, local industries, and government revenue in the long run. Curious to hear thoughts on whether this is a temporary intervention or part of a wider structural strategy.

Looking to invest in Africa’s stock markets? Join our webinar to learn where opportunities lie, key risks to watch, and how to get started. 🗓 April 16 | 3PM WAT Register to attend: leafafrica.org/registerwebinar

Africa holds just 1.9% of global public debt, yet pays some of the highest borrowing costs in the world. While major economies pay 2 to 3% in interest, African nations are charged between 8 and 15%. Why does capital cost so much more for the continent, and who is really collecting the interest? We break down the $1.9 trillion question. Download the full Africa Debt Report via bit.ly/leafdebtstoryr… to move beyond the headlines and understand the real numbers. hashtag#AfricaEconomy hashtag#GlobalDebt hashtag#Macroeconomics hashtag#CostOfCapital hashtag#AfricanFinance hashtag#InvestmentInsights hashtag#EmergingMarkets hashtag#LEAFAfrica

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Maishayi Coffee is living proof of what’s possible! 🇳🇬 From Jos farms through local milling & roasting all the way to branded cafés in Abuja & Lagos – full vertical integration done right. Our Africa’s Cocoa Market report (Oct 2025) shows Robusta coffee already delivers $800–$1,200 net income per hectare – among the strongest farm-level returns of any major African cash crop when value is captured locally. This is the model. Brilliant execution. To read our Africa's Cocoa Market Report, visit leafafrica.org/leaf25-africas…

Unlocking Nigeria’s Agricultural Potential: Lessons from Mai Shayi Farms I have continued to reiterate that Nigeria can conquer food insecurity and even go further to earn as much—if not more—from agriculture than from oil. Our country has all that can make that happen, the land, the climate, and the human capacity to feed itself and become a major agricultural exporter. What has been lacking is not potential, but properly formulated policies and disciplined implementation. After visiting the Songhai Farms in Cotonou and seeing firsthand what deliberate planning and integrated farming can achieve, I supported the adaptation of that model at Masdevan Farm in Urum. Today, the farm is doing remarkably well, not only producing food but also training young farmers and demonstrating how agriculture can become a viable engine of growth. With the right investment and policy consistency, agriculture can stimulate industries, create jobs, and transform our economy. Nigeria must act with urgency. The Mai Shayi Coffee Farm on the Jos Plateau stands as another powerful reminder of what is possible. Built on a 30-hectare Arabica plantation with integrated processing facilities, it shows how agriculture can move beyond subsistence into value-chain production—creating employment, generating export earnings, reducing poverty, and driving rural development. With the right enabling environment, such models can be replicated across the country. I sincerely commend and thank the initiators of the Mai Shayi project for demonstrating what focused agricultural investment can achieve. A new Nigeria is possible with the right policies—and the will to implement them. -PO

Maishayi Coffee is living proof of what’s possible! 🇳🇬 From Jos farms through local milling & roasting all the way to branded cafés in Abuja & Lagos – full vertical integration done right. Our Africa’s Cocoa Market report (Oct 2025) shows Robusta coffee already delivers $800–$1,200 net income per hectare – among the strongest farm-level returns of any major African cash crop when value is captured locally. This is the model. Brilliant execution. To read our Africa's Cocoa Market Report, visit leafafrica.org/leaf25-africas…

Maishayi Coffee is living proof of what’s possible! 🇳🇬 From Jos farms through local milling & roasting all the way to branded cafés in Abuja & Lagos – full vertical integration done right. Our Africa’s Cocoa Market report (Oct 2025) shows Robusta coffee already delivers $800–$1,200 net income per hectare – among the strongest farm-level returns of any major African cash crop when value is captured locally. This is the model. Brilliant execution. To read our Africa's Cocoa Market Report, visit leafafrica.org/leaf25-africas…

From Plateau State with Love ❤️ Super Proud of Maishayi Coffee 🙌

Maishayi Coffee is living proof of what’s possible! 🇳🇬 From Jos farms through local milling & roasting all the way to branded cafés in Abuja & Lagos – full vertical integration done right. Our Africa’s Cocoa Market report (Oct 2025) shows Robusta coffee already delivers $800–$1,200 net income per hectare – among the strongest farm-level returns of any major African cash crop when value is captured locally. This is the model. Brilliant execution. To read our Africa's Cocoa Market Report, visit leafafrica.org/leaf25-africas…

Coffee is now grown and processed in Nigeria 🇳🇬 Nice one Maishayi Coffee ☕️ ❤️🇳🇬

Over 300 investors, operators, and founders have already registered for our webinar next Thursday. Why? Because the African investment map has fundamentally changed, and people are tired of generic market optimism. They want to know exactly where the capital is actually moving. The strategies that worked in 2015 will not dictate the winners of 2026. We are bringing the data to show you why. If you want to move past the headlines and see the structural shifts happening across private credit, venture, and resilient sectors, this is the room you need to be in. Real data. Real operators. No fluff. Date: Thursday, 26 Feb | 12:00 PM (WAT) Panel: Temitope Babatunde Ekundayo, Olumide Ashade, Kenechi Eze, and Ogochukwu Odum. Join 300+ professionals and secure your seat here: 🔗 leafafrica.org/webinars/

Over the past decade, capital has moved differently across Africa - from venture flows and private equity shifts to public market reforms and policy evolution. What has actually changed? What has worked? And more importantly, where is capital heading next? Reserve a seat here: linkedin.com/events/7430072… Join us for a data-backed, forward-looking conversation as we unpack: •⁠ ⁠Key investment trends across the last 10 years •⁠ ⁠Sectoral shifts shaping capital allocation •⁠ ⁠Lessons from cycles of boom and correction •⁠ ⁠What investors, operators, and policymakers should prepare for next This session connects real data to real decisions, giving you a clearer perspective on Africa’s next investment cycle.

Africa’s markets are moving faster than the headlines. Public markets are repricing, growth is clustering across key economies, and the fundamentals are getting stronger. From demographics to consumption, the signals are clear for investors paying attention early. Our Stock Market Opportunities in Africa Report is now live. Dive into the data, the drivers, and the markets shaping the next cycle. Swipe to explore. Download the full report via leafafrica.org/stock-market-o…

Something big is coming 👀 For the first time, we’re unpacking what the last 10 years of capital flows really say about Africa’s next investment decade. Who is investing? Where is growth concentrating? And what should investors, founders and policymakers be watching now? Our guest speakers will be revealed soon, and the registration link will drop shortly. Stay close. You’ll want a seat for this one. #LEAFAfrica #AfricasInvestmentLandscape #AfricaEconomy #InvestInAfrica #EmergingMarkets #CapitalMarkets #AfricanGrowth #Webinar #EconomicOutlook #BusinessInAfrica

Nigeria is entering its biggest tax reset in decades, and it could quietly reshape business costs, investor returns, and consumer spending across sectors. Who benefits, who pays more, and what it means for the economy? Swipe to understand the real impact. Download our latest report on Stock Market Opportunities in Africa via leafafrica.org/stock-market-o… and get ahead of the curve. #LEAFAfrica #NigeriaEconomy #TaxReform #AfricanMarkets #InvestmentInsights #EconomicPolicy #BusinessInAfrica #InvestInAfrica