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14 North is an Africa-focused business advisory specializing in business development, strategy, and research. Our solutions help businesses and organizations minimize risk and maximize opportunities in the continent’s frontier and emerging markets.

By 14 North Strategies

· Launched 3 years ago

JNIM Is a Mali Problem. Your Exposure Isn’t.

The questions West African investors should be asking after 25 April, and why most are watching the wrong map.

Jun 22 • 14 North Strategies

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The Africa Defense Market Is Open. Here’s What to Ask Before You Walk In.

In Sudan, two combat drones reportedly fought each other in the air in what defense outlets described as the first verified drone-on-drone kill…

May 21 • 14 North Strategies

Somaliland Caught in the Crossfire: What the Iran War Means for the Horn’s Most Promising Bet

Two months ago, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland looked like the beginning of a new chapter.

Mar 9 • 14 North Strategies

Senegal Is Going Digital Fast. Is It Ready? Five Questions for Investors.

Senegal is racing to build a digital state. But after the worst government data breach in the country’s history, can it secure what it’s building?

Feb 23 • 14 North Strategies

Conflict, Ceasefires, and Capital: Investing in a Country at War with Itself

The biggest investment surge in a generation is colliding with the worst security crisis in a decade. Here’s what it means for foreign capital.

Feb 22 • 14 North Strategies

Three Tracks, No Traction: What DRC's Diplomatic Stalemate Means for Investors

Five former heads of state.

Jan 22 • 14 North Strategies

Africa in 2026: Looking Ahead

The close of 2025 felt like a cliffhanger at the end of a television series season, with news of America’s missile strikes in Nigeria and Israel’s…

Jan 13 • 14 North Strategies

Three Questions Investors Should Be Asking About Africa’s Digital Economy

Most investor decks on African digital markets emphasize growth metrics—such as subscriber counts, smartphone penetration, and mobile money volume.

Jan 11 • 14 North Strategies