Changes in African nations’ political spheres have given investors confidence. ENS’ Scott Nelson reports

Heralding in another year, it is always interesting to consider both the 12 months that we leave behind us, as well as what may be in store for the months that lie ahead. Last year was one of significant activity on the continent, not just in relation to M&A, private equity and corporate finance, but also in the lives of millions of Africans who have experienced momentous transformation in their lives – having brought down regimes and seen the transition of power in varying degrees of an ‘orderly fashion’.