African outperformance

Synopsis

Last year, Africa outperforms other emerging markets for the first time since the financial crisis. Stephen Bailey-Smith, head of Africa research at Standard Bank, discusses the factors contributing to this strong performance with Rob Minto, the emerging markets assistant editor. They analyze whether this trend is sustainable and what it means for countries like Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria. The conversation highlights the unique economic conditions in Africa that have led to this significant shift in performance compared to other regions.