It isn’t often that Africa is in the news for developments at its airports, but there has been a spate of activity recently that demonstrates just how quickly airlines and investors alike are reappraising the value to them of the continent. To set the matter in context, what exactly would potential investors in Africa’s airports be looking for? It is a sobering thought that Africa’s slice of international investment generally is still only around 2.5%, and of private investment, about 1%. (An extract from CAPA's forthcoming African Aviation Outlook Report)