Growth, inflation, trade, public finance and economic policy across Africa.
Five African currencies took five different paths in September 2026 — rand weakening despite a rate hike, naira holding steady after a crash, shilling flat, Egyptian pound…
The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank both raised interest rates in mid-September 2026, tightening financial conditions for African borrowers…
The European Union has pledged to release more than €710 million (10m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters…
Uganda's annual inflation rate rose to 4.1% in August 2026, the fifth consecutive monthly increase and the highest since June…
Kenya's headline inflation stood at 6.49% in July 2026, according to the Central Bank of Kenya's Monthly Economic Indicators, while…
Ghana's main stock index has gained 67.89% this year as inflation and domestic interest rates decline.
The Central African Republic's recovery is expected to slow in 2026 as it seeks financing for a $12.8 billion development…
Zambia’s annual inflation eased to 6.2% in August while the kwacha traded near 19.35 to the dollar.
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