The appeal is clear: Africa is home to the world’s youngest population and some of its fast-growing economies. The International Monetary Fund projects it will grow faster than any other region over the next five years. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), officially introduced in 2021 and expected to be fully operational by 2035, is forecast to become the largest free-trade bloc in the world, unlocking access to a $3.4 trillion market. In November an African nation will host the Group of 20 leaders for the first time, in Johannesburg. A country on the continent has never held the Olympic Games, but Formula One is eyeing Africa again after more than 30 years.