Prospects 2025

Africa

After a landmark election, a new unity government faces the task of turning South Africa's prospects around

The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025

Constraints are beginning to ease after an extremely difficult economic period, but significant fragilities remain

West Africa enters 2025 politically divided and facing serious security and governance concerns

The government is confident it has weathered the worst of popular unrest following major economic reforms