A new growth hotspot, an emerging-market darling, and potential trouble in the north

The epicentre of African economic growth is shifting westwards, with reform momentum boosting growth in the west, while political developments could weigh on the east.

In our Watchlist 2027 webinar, we explore this dynamic, while also examining South Africa’s prospects of becoming 2027’s emerging market darling. We also make our case for why we think Namibia will be next year’s economic dark horse. On the politics front, we assess the risk of potentially destabilising constitutional changes in the DRC and the increased possibility of conflict between Morocco and Algeria.

Please join us as we unpack the key economic opportunities, political risks and developments shaping Africa’s outlook for 2027.

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Speakers

Jacques Nel

Jacques manages Oxford Economics Africa’s subscription services and oversees regional & thematic research. He also pilots various consulting projects, including the African risk monitoring service.

Head of Africa Macro,

Jervin Naidoo

Jervin is a political analyst at Oxford Economics Africa, specialising in the political coverage of the DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and several East African countries. Before joining OEA, Jervin honed his expertise in academia and research at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Political Science, the Institute for Security Studies, and the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime. He holds an MA in International Political Economy from the University of Warwick. His areas of expertise include security and intelligence, foreign policy, and the illicit economy.

Political Analyst, OE Africa