Africa is heading into a pivotal and testing year in 2026, with modest economic growth projections overshadowed by deepening political instability, armed conflict, climate shocks and rising debt. Analysts warn that unless governance and security challenges are addressed, the continent risks further deterioration in democratic trust, economic resilience and humanitarian conditions. 

Guest: Kim Heller: Political analyst and author of No White Lies: Black Politics and White Power in South Africa. 

Africa is heading into a pivotal and testing year in 2026, with modest economic growth projections overshadowed by deepening political instability, armed conflict, climate shocks and rising debt. Analysts warn that unless governance and security challenges are addressed, the continent risks further deterioration in democratic trust, economic&nbsp;resilience&nbsp;and humanitarian conditions. &nbsp;
Guest: Kim Heller: Political analyst and author of No White Lies: Black Politics and White Power in South Africa.&nbsp;

THE MORNING BRIEF

Africa is heading into a pivotal and testing year in 2026, with modest economic growth projections overshadowed by deepening political instability, armed conflict, climate shocks and rising debt.

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