ZeroFox Intelligence Regional Assessment – Sub-Saharan Africa

ZeroFox Intelligence Regional Assessment – Sub-Saharan Africa

Product Serial: A-2023-11-09a

TLP:CLEAR

In this regional assessment, ZeroFox researchers establish the key geopolitical and security risks currently facing Sub-Saharan Africa and provide forward-looking statements on how these will likely impact the region in the coming months.

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Geopolitical and Physical

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Key Findings

• The United States and Europe are planning new public-private investments across the continent.
• A continent-wide free trade agreement from 2021 could alleviate many of Africa’s supply chain challenges if fully implemented.
• Some East African states have the highest proportion of mobile money transactions in the world.
• Cyber protections have not developed alongside mobile money and online banking advancements.
• Billions in new investments will likely target building new trade infrastructure, as well as extracting minerals needed in the energy transition
• Africa’s youthful and growing population will likely be targeted by sectors that have maximized their growth elsewhere.