In 2013, Africa's economy grew by 4.7% and attracted over US$ 43 billion in direct foreign investment. It's not just the resource-rich 'big boys' like Nigeria, South Africa and Angola who are leading this growth. Resource-poor nations like Ethiopia, Mauritius, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda are showing very impressive economic gains through modern services exports (IT, business and financial services).

Africa's economy as a whole is posting one of the fastest growth rates in the world. All countries on the continent are ripe for business except for a handful of conflict hot spots - Somalia, Libya, Congo DR. Even in these countries, there are amazing stories of daring entrepreneurs and investors who have found success in the face of uncertainty and unrest.