Working notes on commodity markets, East African trade conditions and the economic architecture shaping the corridor between the region and Britain.
The United Kingdom has quietly undergone one of the most remarkable beverage transformations in its history. A nation once defined by its love of tea has become one of Europe's most vibrant coffee cultures and at the heart of this shift lies a growing appetite for something more than just caffeine.…
Africa’s trade map is being quietly redrawn. Across the continent, secondary cities are emerging as critical logistics, production, and consumption hubs, reshaping how goods move, where value is created, and how investors should think about location strategy in 2026 and beyond.
The UK’s renewed engagement with East Asia in 2026 is not a cosmetic pivot but a structural repositioning of its trade strategy, centred on a pragmatic reset with China and a security-anchored deepening with Japan. For Safari International’s clients operating between the UK, East Africa and Asia,…
As the dust settles on the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, one conclusion has crystallised across boardrooms, policy chambers, and trading floors: trade is no longer an economic endeavour. It has become a matter of sovereign survival.
The global trade landscape of 2026 is unrecognisable compared to the start of the decade. As of January 19, 2026, the traditional reliance on singular, far-eastern manufacturing hubs has been replaced by a "multi-nodal" strategy. For British firms, this shift isn't just about diversification; it’s…
East Africa's Green Corridor: A blueprint for sustainable trade featuring clean energy infrastructure, an efficient logistics network, and digital trade growth.
As the sun rose on January 1, 2026, the heads of state across the East African Community (EAC) delivered a series of mandates that mark a decisive shift from economic stabilisation to aggressive, export-led execution…
The year 2025 has been a crucible for global trade, marked by persistent geopolitical shifts, evolving consumer demands, and a renewed focus on regional value chains. For East Africa, this period has been particularly transformative, solidifying its position as a dynamic hub within the intricate…
The global development paradigm is experiencing a fundamental shift. After decades of development assistance that often reinforced dependency rather than building capacity, the United States is pivoting toward a trade and investment-led approach to economic engagement with Africa…