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Africa Brand Index
Africa Brand Index

What turns belief into preference?

Africa has a story the world wants to hear. The Africa Brand Index explores what it takes for that story to shape trust, investment and the brands people choose.

2026 baseline reportLaunched at Africa PR Week

Belief is only the beginning.

What would it take to turn pride in Africa into preference for African brands?

80%

Believe in Africa

15%

Buy African brands

Working baseline figures presented at the Africa Brand Index 2026 launch.

Six lenses. One African story.

  1. Reputation & Trust

    What earns lasting confidence?

  2. Investment Appeal

    What makes Africa a first choice?

  3. Tourism & Culture

    How does admiration become demand?

  4. Media & Narrative

    Who gets to tell Africa’s story?

  5. Future Readiness

    Which innovations change perceptions?

  6. Sustainability

    What makes impact credible?

Go beyond the numbers.

Explore the evidence behind the gap, the six pillars shaping Africa’s reputation and the priorities for brands and communicators. Request the baseline report.

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