Financial and economic reporting on African markets is, at best, sparse and sporadic. Major news outlets will occasionally run a feature story on an NGO-run development project or pay tribute to another multilateral summit led by the usual suspects. Not surprisingly, the news coverage of Africa tends to emphasize the tragedies of Africa’s many war-torn regions. Behind the scenes, however, Africa is quietly becoming an attractive destination for the true (ad)venture capitalist. The growing number of entrepreneurs, angel investors, and financiers scouring African markets for investment opportunities prove that those who are willing to bear great risks can earn even greater rewards. If the trend persists and growth in the region continues, the foreign investors and African entrepreneurs may succeed in achieving what 40 years of foreign aid has failed to promote — strong, sustainable economic growth and development. Africa Gateway is devoted to disseminating news and analysis related to African markets, economic trends, and trade. It seeks to serve as a resource for investors, emerging market analysts, development advocates, and anyone interested in following new developments in the nascent economies of sub-Saharan Africa.
