Investment Opportunities in Africa

Financial Services & Investments

Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

Africa

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April 17, 2026

Middle East shock tests Africa's economies

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Financial Services & Investments

South Africa inflation increases

South Africa’s annual inflation rose to 3.1% in March as higher housing, food and education costs offset still-easing goods prices.

South Africa

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April 22, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Morocco inflation edges up

Annual inflation in Morocco rose to 0.9% in March as higher fuel costs prompted new subsidies for transport operators and other household supports.

Sierra Leone courts Shell for offshore data

Shell will survey more than 20,000 square kilometres of Sierra Leone’s offshore basin under a new agreement aimed at reducing exploration risk and attracting future investment.

Sierra Leone

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April 22, 2026

Mining & Natural Resources

Virtus, Indian partner target 2027 Chemaf restart

The U.S.-Indian venture plans to resume full production at Congo’s Chemaf mine in January 2027 after a Washington-backed takeover.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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April 22, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Nigeria cuts import duties to ease living costs

Nigeria will lower duties on food, vehicles and industrial inputs from July 1 as it tries to curb inflation and soften pressure on households and businesses.

Nigeria

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April 21, 2026

Financial Services & Investments

Battle-scarred developing nations search for a way out of permacrisis

Developing countries are leaving the IMF-World Bank meetings frustrated, with few new tools to cope with repeated shocks, rising debt and food and fuel pressure.

Africa

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April 21, 2026