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Morocco Keeps Benchmark Rate at 2.25% as Inflation Eases and Growth Strengthens
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Morocco Keeps Benchmark Rate at 2.25% as Inflation Eases and Growth Strengthens

Bank Al-Maghrib holds rate at 2.25%; forecasts 0.8% inflation, 5% growth in 2025.​

Morocco
December 16, 2025
AfDB Seeks $25 Billion for Low-Cost Loans as U.S. Scales Back Support
Financial Services & Investments

AfDB Seeks $25 Billion for Low-Cost Loans as U.S. Scales Back Support

AfDB opens London conference for $25 billion ADF replenishment amid U.S. funding uncertainty.

Africa
December 15, 2025
South Africa’s FDI Outflows Ease Sharply in Third Quarter
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South Africa’s FDI Outflows Ease Sharply in Third Quarter

South Africa Q3 FDI outflows fall to R21.0 billion from R73.5 billion per SARB.

South Africa
December 15, 2025
Senegal’s Commercial Loans Trade at Sharp Discounts Amid Debt Strain
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Senegal’s Commercial Loans Trade at Sharp Discounts Amid Debt Strain

Senegal euro loans trade at 80 cents or below; bonds decline as debt hits 119% of GDP.

Senegal
December 13, 2025
South Africa’s Inflation Expectations Ease After 3% Target Announcement
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South Africa’s Inflation Expectations Ease After 3% Target Announcement

South Africa Q4 inflation expectations survey shows 3.8% for 2026 and 3.7% for 2027 (down from 4.2%) after adoption of 3% target.​

South Africa
December 12, 2025
Senegal’s Short-Term Loans Trade at Deep Discounts Amid Rising Debt Pressures
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Senegal’s Short-Term Loans Trade at Deep Discounts Amid Rising Debt Pressures

Senegal’s February-maturing commercial loans trade ≤80¢/€ (two traders/two investors to Reuters); Ministry denies; IMF-suspended amid $11B hidden debt; 2028 Eurobond ~70¢ signals distress ahead of 2026 $1.8B repayments.

Senegal
December 11, 2025
Cedi and Kwacha Face Downward Pressure as Dollar Demand Persists
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Cedi and Kwacha Face Downward Pressure as Dollar Demand Persists

Ghana cedi at 11.46 and Zambia kwacha at 23.58 weakened Thursday per Reuters; BoG $100M auction vs $221M bids; Kenya/Nigeria/Uganda currencies stable on inflows.​

Africa
December 11, 2025
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Ethiopia, Unlocking $261 Million in Funding
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Ethiopia, Unlocking $261 Million in Funding

IMF staff-level agreement on Ethiopia’s fourth ECF review unlocks $261M from the four-year $3.4B programme, with the Fund calling for sustained reforms amid G20 debt talks.

Ethiopia
December 10, 2025
Kenya Plans Further IMF Talks in January Amid Efforts to Secure New Funding Programme
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Kenya Plans Further IMF Talks in January Amid Efforts to Secure New Funding Programme

Kenya’s January IMF talks target a new funded programme post-$3.6B expiry; ninth rate cut to 9.0% steadies shilling at 129/USD and eases 2035 Eurobond to 9.85% amid credit/growth headwinds.​

Kenya
December 10, 2025
Angola’s Wealth Fund, Gemcorp Launch $500 Million Africa Infrastructure Vehicle
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Angola’s Wealth Fund, Gemcorp Launch $500 Million Africa Infrastructure Vehicle

FSDEA and Gemcorp are seeding a $500 million Abu Dhabi‑based Pan-African Infrastructure Fund, with $50–$200 million from FSDEA and up to $50 million from Gemcorp, to place $20–$75 million tickets in critical minerals, food, water, transport, and energy projects across Africa.

Angola
December 9, 2025
Kenya Central Bank Extends Easing Cycle With Eighth Consecutive Rate Cut
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Kenya Central Bank Extends Easing Cycle With Eighth Consecutive Rate Cut

Kenya’s MPC cut the policy rate to 9.25% for an eighth straight meeting, keeping inflation within the 2.5%–7.5% band while projecting 5.2%–5.5% growth and a 1.7%–1.8% current account deficit financed by strong inflows.​

Kenya
December 9, 2025
South African Rand Steady After Government Launches Infrastructure Bonds
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South African Rand Steady After Government Launches Infrastructure Bonds

Rand held near 17.06 per dollar as South Africa’s first infrastructure bond auction raised 11.8 billion rand on 2.2× cover, with global rate uncertainty limiting further gains.​

South Africa
December 9, 2025
Rand Edges Lower as Moody’s Keeps South Africa’s Credit Rating and Outlook Unchanged
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Rand Edges Lower as Moody’s Keeps South Africa’s Credit Rating and Outlook Unchanged

Rand trades near 16.97 after Moody’s keeps South Africa at Ba2 with a stable outlook, diverging from S&P’s recent BB/positive upgrade as markets await key data and Fed guidance.

South Africa
December 8, 2025
CBN Maintains Benchmark Rate at 27% as Inflation Slows
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CBN Maintains Benchmark Rate at 27% as Inflation Slows

Nigeria’s central bank held its policy rate at 27% to consolidate disinflation, sustain macroeconomic stability, and reinforce investor confidence.

Nigeria
December 7, 2025
Rand Strengthens as South Africa Returns to International Bond Market
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Rand Strengthens as South Africa Returns to International Bond Market

Rand hits 16.9750 as South Africa prices $3.5B eurobonds at 6.25%/7.375% on $13.1B demand; African spreads tighten 314bps post-FATF exit and S&P upgrade.

South Africa
December 6, 2025
South Africa Attracts Robust Investor Demand in $3.5bn Eurobond Issuance
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South Africa Attracts Robust Investor Demand in $3.5bn Eurobond Issuance

South Africa’s $3.5B eurobond drew $13.1B bids at 6.25%/7.375% yields, saving $150M annually vs 2024; rand hits 16.96 (3-year high) post-3% inflation target announcement.

South Africa
December 6, 2025
Rand Steady Ahead of Moody’s Scheduled Review
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Rand Steady Ahead of Moody’s Scheduled Review

Rand holds at 16.9650 ahead of Moody’s Friday review as reserves hit $70.02B and Top-40 rises 1.6%, with markets eyeing positive outlook shift post-S&P upgrade.

South Africa
December 6, 2025
Botswana Central Bank Holds Policy Rate Stable Amid Diamond Sector Weakness
Financial Services & Investments

Botswana Central Bank Holds Policy Rate Stable Amid Diamond Sector Weakness

Botswana holds policy rate at 3.5% as Q2 GDP contracts 5.3% on diamond weakness; inflation forecast at 2.7% 2025, 5.3% 2026 within 3–6% target.

Botswana
December 6, 2025
South Africa’s Q3 Growth Slows, but Investment Uptick Signals Recovery Potential
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South Africa’s Q3 Growth Slows, but Investment Uptick Signals Recovery Potential

South Africa’s third-quarter slowdown underscores modest but improving fundamentals as rising investment and fiscal reform begin to stabilize economic momentum.

South Africa
December 6, 2025
Africa’s State-Owned Assets Near $1 Trillion Milestone
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Africa’s State-Owned Assets Near $1 Trillion Milestone

African state institutions now manage nearly $1 trillion in assets, signaling a continued move toward domestically financed development as external funding tightens.

Africa
December 6, 2025
Africa Renews Push for Monetary Integration as Zambia Gains Debt Upgrade
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Africa Renews Push for Monetary Integration as Zambia Gains Debt Upgrade

41 African central bank governors advanced monetary integration at Yaoundé summit as S&P upgraded Zambia to CCC+; Ghana cedi hits GH¢11.13/$ ahead of festive season.

Africa
December 6, 2025
U.S. Reviews Relations with Tanzania over Rights and Investment Concerns
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U.S. Reviews Relations with Tanzania over Rights and Investment Concerns

U.S. reviews Tanzania ties after hundreds killed in October 29, 2025 election violence, citing rights abuses and barriers to ExxonMobil LNG, Peabody coal investments.​

Tanzania
December 5, 2025
Africa’s Capital Markets Face Urgent Call for Integration at ASEA 2025 in Kigali
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Africa’s Capital Markets Face Urgent Call for Integration at ASEA 2025 in Kigali

ASEA 2025 in Kigali urged African markets to integrate via Afreximbank-backed AELP and redirect $3-4T domestic savings to equity financing, countering bank dominance (70%) and global pressures.

Rwanda
November 28, 2025
Senegal’s Hidden Debt Crisis Worsens as IMF Talks Stall, Raising Regional Stability Risks
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Senegal’s Hidden Debt Crisis Worsens as IMF Talks Stall, Raising Regional Stability Risks

Senegal’s $11-13 billion hidden debt revelation froze IMF support, weakened bonds to 60.84 cents, and elevated regional contagion risks amid tightening fiscal targets.

Senegal
November 28, 2025
MTN MoMo Marks 15 Years in Benin as Mobile Money Expansion Strengthens Financial Inclusion
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MTN MoMo Marks 15 Years in Benin as Mobile Money Expansion Strengthens Financial Inclusion

MTN MoMo’s 15-year milestone in Benin underscores the growing impact of mobile money platforms in driving financial inclusion, supporting small businesses, and advancing digital economic growth across underserved African markets.

Benin
November 27, 2025
African Development Bank Approves $500 Million Loan to Advance Nigeria’s Fiscal Reforms and Energy Transition
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African Development Bank Approves $500 Million Loan to Advance Nigeria’s Fiscal Reforms and Energy Transition

The African Development Bank’s $500 million loan supports Nigeria’s fiscal, energy, and climate reforms, aiming to strengthen public financial management, boost investment in the power sector, and advance sustainable economic growth.

Nigeria
November 26, 2025
TerraPay and Wave Mobile Money Launch Instant Cross-Border Remittances for 2.5 Million Mali Users
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TerraPay and Wave Mobile Money Launch Instant Cross-Border Remittances for 2.5 Million Mali Users

TerraPay and Wave Mobile Money have partnered to deliver instant, affordable cross-border remittances directly into the mobile wallets of 2.5 million users in Mali, leveraging high mobile penetration to strengthen financial inclusion and reduce reliance on informal transfer systems.

Mali
November 25, 2025
Nigeria Pressed to Lead ECOWAS Transit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency
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Nigeria Pressed to Lead ECOWAS Transit Guarantee Scheme to Boost Regional Trade Efficiency

Afreximbank’s $1 billion transit guarantee scheme, with Nigeria positioned to lead its ECOWAS rollout, aims to streamline customs processes, cut trade costs, and accelerate regional integration under AfCFTA.

Nigeria
November 25, 2025
Ghana Central Bank Weighs Further Rate Cut as Inflation Falls Faster Than Expected
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Ghana Central Bank Weighs Further Rate Cut as Inflation Falls Faster Than Expected

Ghana’s central bank is considering another rate cut as inflation cools faster than expected, but elevated real interest costs complicate efforts to support economic recovery while preserving price stability.

Ghana
November 25, 2025
South African Rand Firms as Global Risk Appetite Improves on Fed Rate Cut Expectations
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South African Rand Firms as Global Risk Appetite Improves on Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The rand edged higher as improved global risk appetite and expectations of a U.S. Fed rate cut lifted emerging-market assets, even as South Africa’s own rate-cutting cycle weighs on carry-trade appeal.

South Africa
November 25, 2025
FinTech in Africa: Expanding Investment Potential Amid Structural Market Barriers
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FinTech in Africa: Expanding Investment Potential Amid Structural Market Barriers

Africa’s FinTech sector offers substantial long-term growth potential, but investors must balance opportunity with structural and regulatory challenges shaping the continent’s evolving digital finance landscape.

Africa
November 24, 2025
Africa’s Instant Payments Cross $2 Trillion as Interoperability and Inclusion Deepen
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Africa’s Instant Payments Cross $2 Trillion as Interoperability and Inclusion Deepen

Africa’s instant payments ecosystem surpassed 2 trillion dollars in value, reflecting rapid progress toward interoperable, secure, and financially inclusive digital markets across the continent.

Africa
November 21, 2025
South African Reserve Bank Eases Policy as New Inflation Target Takes Hold
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South African Reserve Bank Eases Policy as New Inflation Target Takes Hold

The South African Reserve Bank’s 25-basis-point rate cut to 6.75 percent marks a cautious shift toward easing under its new inflation target, stabilizing the rand while prompting a mixed but broadly steady market response.

South Africa
November 21, 2025
US Signals Limited Engagement as South Africa Prepares for G20 Summit Under Diplomatic Strain
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US Signals Limited Engagement as South Africa Prepares for G20 Summit Under Diplomatic Strain

South Africa’s G20 summit faces uncertainty as the US denies active participation, underscoring geopolitical tensions that threaten the summit’s influence on African economic diplomacy.

Africa
November 20, 2025
Ethiopia, Rusal Sign $1 Billion Deal for 500,000 tpy Aluminium Smelter
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Ethiopia, Rusal Sign $1 Billion Deal for 500,000 tpy Aluminium Smelter

A $1 billion Rusal-Ethiopia aluminium smelter could establish East Africa’s first major refining hub, contingent on bankable power, stable financing, reliable logistics, and effective sanctions management.

Ethiopia
November 19, 2025
ARM, Newmont explore PNG copper venture valued at $4–5bn
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ARM, Newmont explore PNG copper venture valued at $4–5bn

ARM is evaluating a $4–$5bn copper JV in Papua New Guinea with Newmont, supported by available liquidity and aimed at expanding copper exposure, pending de‑risking milestones, funding discipline, and durable project economics.

Africa
November 18, 2025
Tanzania appoints new finance minister, maintains foreign and mining portfolios after disputed election
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Tanzania appoints new finance minister, maintains foreign and mining portfolios after disputed election

Tanzania’s reshuffle installs a China-experienced diplomat at finance while preserving continuity in foreign and mining, offering policy stability despite political uncertainty from the contested election.

Tanzania
November 17, 2025
Africa’s Instant Payments Reach $2 Trillion as Adoption Accelerates Across 31 Countries
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Africa’s Instant Payments Reach $2 Trillion as Adoption Accelerates Across 31 Countries

Africa’s real-time payments ecosystem has reached transformational scale, but future gains hinge on fraud control, merchant acceptance, regulatory alignment, and interoperable infrastructure that can support cross-border growth and financial inclusion.

Africa
November 13, 2025
MTN to Sell Minority Stake in Fintech Unit to Mastercard at $5.2 Billion Valuation
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MTN to Sell Minority Stake in Fintech Unit to Mastercard at $5.2 Billion Valuation

MTN’s stake sale to Mastercard sets a $5.2 billion benchmark for its fintech business and aligns capital, distribution, and technology to accelerate Africa’s digital payments growth while enhancing MTN’s future monetization options.

South Africa
November 13, 2025
South Africa Sets New 3% Inflation Target With ±1% Band to Strengthen Policy Credibility
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South Africa Sets New 3% Inflation Target With ±1% Band to Strengthen Policy Credibility

South Africa’s shift to a 3% inflation target tightens its policy anchor and could lower long-term borrowing costs if paired with sustained fiscal discipline, despite short-term growth pressures.

South Africa
November 12, 2025
Senegal Eurobonds hit record lows as IMF talks stall and political rift widens.
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Senegal Eurobonds hit record lows as IMF talks stall and political rift widens.

Senegal’s bonds have moved into distressed territory as stalled IMF talks and coalition tensions amplify refinancing risk, putting a premium on swift policy coordination and external program support to restore market access.

Senegal
November 12, 2025
Rand steady ahead of mid-year budget; markets focus on inflation target
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Rand steady ahead of mid-year budget; markets focus on inflation target

South Africa’s rand was steady as investors awaited a mid-year budget expected to improve the fiscal path and clarify inflation-targeting signals, setting the tone for bonds, rates, and FX in the sessions ahead.

South Africa
November 11, 2025
Moni rebrands as Rank, acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau MFB to scale community finance
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Moni rebrands as Rank, acquires AjoMoney and Zazzau MFB to scale community finance

Rank’s rebrand and acquisitions create a regulated platform to formalize community finance, pairing group-savings distribution with deposit-taking and market-linked yields to pursue scalable, lower-cost growth.

Nigeria
November 11, 2025
Chad courts foreign capital in Abu Dhabi to finance €26bn development plan
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Chad courts foreign capital in Abu Dhabi to finance €26bn development plan

Chad is seeking Gulf and multilateral capital to fund a €26 billion, five‑year plan to double GDP by 2030, leveraging PPPs and recent governance reforms to attract private investment while managing execution and sovereign risk.

Chad
November 11, 2025
Afreximbank approves $1.3 billion for Angola fertiliser plant
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Afreximbank approves $1.3 billion for Angola fertiliser plant

Afreximbank’s $1.3 billion commitment anchors Angola’s fertiliser build-out, signaling progress on industrial diversification and regional supply security pending full financing and execution.

Angola
November 11, 2025
Egypt inflation accelerates to 12.5% in October after fuel price hike; CBE trims rates
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Egypt inflation accelerates to 12.5% in October after fuel price hike; CBE trims rates

Egypt’s inflation uptick reflects fuel pass-through, but a positive real-rate stance and a gradual easing bias point to continued, risk-sensitive disinflation.

Egypt
November 10, 2025
FNB partners with Mastercard to launch cross-border payments platform
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FNB partners with Mastercard to launch cross-border payments platform

FNB’s tie-up with Mastercard signals a push to reduce African remittance frictions, with potential upside for fee income and regional payments competition as global cross-border targets face delays.

South Africa
November 10, 2025
JPMorgan Restores Dollar Clearing in Angola, Signaling Renewed Confidence in Reforms
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JPMorgan Restores Dollar Clearing in Angola, Signaling Renewed Confidence in Reforms

JPMorgan’s reinstatement of USD clearing in Angola signals cautious but tangible confidence in reforms, potentially lowering financing costs and improving market access while leaving regulatory and compliance risks firmly in focus.

Angola
November 10, 2025
IMF affirms Senegal’s sovereignty over debt choices as Eurobond prices weaken.
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IMF affirms Senegal’s sovereignty over debt choices as Eurobond prices weaken.

Senegal’s insistence on sovereign control over any debt operation keeps options open but leaves investors looking for a credible, near‑term plan to restore program support and stabilize funding costs amid weakening Eurobond prices.

Senegal
November 10, 2025
USDX Stablecoin Depeg Spurs Risk Reassessment as African Mobility Startups Advance
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USDX Stablecoin Depeg Spurs Risk Reassessment as African Mobility Startups Advance

USDX’s sharp depeg underscores structural risks in algorithmic stablecoins, while Africa’s mobility sector advances with Gozem’s Brazzaville launch, Angola’s Anda raising $3.4 million, and Chery’s EV rollout in Kenya.

Africa
November 9, 2025
Sibanye Stillwater settles Appian dispute for $215 million, averts London damages trial
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Sibanye Stillwater settles Appian dispute for $215 million, averts London damages trial

South African miner Sibanye Stillwater agreed to pay $215 million to settle a four-year legal dispute with Appian Capital Advisory over its 2022 termination of a $1.2 billion deal to acquire Brazilian nickel and copper mines, averting a London damages trial and removing a major market overhang.

South Africa
November 9, 2025
Rand firms as investors await mid-year budget; dollar eases
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Rand firms as investors await mid-year budget; dollar eases

The South African rand strengthened against a softer dollar as investors looked to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s mid‑year budget review for fiscal signals, with local bonds marginally firmer, key data due this week, and speculation of a possible S&P rating upgrade

South Africa
November 9, 2025
South Africa secures $925 million World Bank loan to bolster metropolitan services
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South Africa secures $925 million World Bank loan to bolster metropolitan services

South Africa secured a $925 million World Bank loan—the lender’s first program‑for‑results operation in the country—to incentivize measurable improvements in water, electricity, and waste services across eight major metros over six years, aiming to stabilize municipal finances, enhance service delivery, and enable greater private participation.

South Africa
November 9, 2025
IFC Weighs €7.5M Loan for Catramp’s Regional Expansion
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IFC Weighs €7.5M Loan for Catramp’s Regional Expansion

IFC is reviewing a €7.5 million loan to help Catramp expand regional warehousing and upgrade logistics hubs in Cameroon, with blended finance support and strong environmental and social commitments.

Cameroon
November 7, 2025
Rwanda bourse to launch Green Exchange Window
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Rwanda bourse to launch Green Exchange Window

Rwanda’s stock exchange will launch a Green Exchange Window at the ASEA Kigali conference to standardize and scale green and sustainability-linked finance aligned with global best practices.

Rwanda
November 6, 2025
Egypt, Qatar Seal $29.7bn Mediterranean Real Estate Project
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Egypt, Qatar Seal $29.7bn Mediterranean Real Estate Project

Qatar’s Qatari Diar will invest $29.7 billion in Egypt’s Alam Al-Roum coastal project, starting with a $3.5 billion fresh FDI land payment in December to shore up the economy.

Egypt
November 6, 2025
Rand Holds Steady as Global Stocks Pull Back
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Rand Holds Steady as Global Stocks Pull Back

The rand held near 17.37 as global stocks corrected, with focus shifting to next week’s data and Wednesday’s budget statement amid Nedbank’s forecast of gradual fiscal improvement and a primary surplus around 2% of GDP.

South Africa
November 6, 2025
Sudan’s New SDG 2,000 Note Triggers Policy Credibility Debate
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Sudan’s New SDG 2,000 Note Triggers Policy Credibility Debate

Sudan’s new SDG 2,000 note exposes policy contradictions and inflation risks, with stabilization hinging on strict execution, export‑proceeds control, and credible liquidity management.

Sudan
November 6, 2025
Rand steadies as investors await new catalysts
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Rand steadies as investors await new catalysts

South Africa’s rand and local assets stabilized after recent losses as investors awaited fresh catalysts from domestic data and global policy signals.

South Africa
November 4, 2025
Cell C targets JSE listing to reset balance sheet
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Cell C targets JSE listing to reset balance sheet

Cell C plans a JSE listing paired with a TPC private placement to streamline structure and support growth, while the company itself receives no sale proceeds.

South Africa
November 4, 2025
AfDB Envoy Advances Arab–Africa Investment Ties
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AfDB Envoy Advances Arab–Africa Investment Ties

AfDB envoy Jalel Trabelsi is formalizing a cross‑regional platform to channel Gulf capital into Africa’s priority sectors through long‑term, risk‑aware partnerships.

Africa
November 4, 2025
Nigeria Legalizes Crypto, Keeps Exchanges Blocked
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Nigeria Legalizes Crypto, Keeps Exchanges Blocked

Nigeria’s robust new crypto rules are undermined by a lingering telecom block that keeps major exchanges offline and the market in limbo.

Nigeria
October 30, 2025
Zimbabwean Firms Court Regional Deals at Nairobi’s 18th COMESA Business Forum
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Zimbabwean Firms Court Regional Deals at Nairobi’s 18th COMESA Business Forum

Zimbabwe is showcasing over 20 firms at Nairobi’s COMESA forum to deepen regional value-chain ties and position for AfCFTA-driven export growth.

Zimbabwe
October 10, 2025
Mobile Trading Platforms Expand Financial Access Across Africa Amid Regulatory and Infrastructure Hurdles
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Mobile Trading Platforms Expand Financial Access Across Africa Amid Regulatory and Infrastructure Hurdles

Mobile trading platforms are widening market access across Africa, but scaling sustainably will require interoperable infrastructure, harmonized rules, and stronger user education and protections.

Africa
October 24, 2025
Three African Economies Crack Global Top 100 in New Investment Risk-Resilience Index
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Three African Economies Crack Global Top 100 in New Investment Risk-Resilience Index

Three African economies enter the global Top 100 investment risk-resilience ranking, signaling that reform and governance improvements are reshaping investor confidence.

Africa
October 23, 2025
S&P Affirms Benin at ‘BB-/B’, Keeps Positive Outlook on Stronger Growth and Fiscal Discipline
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S&P Affirms Benin at ‘BB-/B’, Keeps Positive Outlook on Stronger Growth and Fiscal Discipline

Benin maintains a positive credit outlook as reforms strengthen growth, fiscal discipline, and investor confidence amid ongoing diversification and debt management efforts.

Benin
October 22, 2025
Ethiopia’s ESX Debut Marks a New Era for Capital Formation and Market Access
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Ethiopia’s ESX Debut Marks a New Era for Capital Formation and Market Access

Ethiopia’s new stock exchange launches a phased opening of its capital market, creating early opportunities in fixed income and market infrastructure while investors await anchor listings and stronger liquidity.

Ethiopia
April 4, 2025
Rwanda Showcases Capital-Market Momentum at AFSIC 2025 in London
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Rwanda Showcases Capital-Market Momentum at AFSIC 2025 in London

Rwanda used AFSIC 2025 to showcase rapid capital market deepeningstrong bond demand, surging equity turnover, and a pro innovation regulatory stance while courting new issuers and global investors.

Rwanda
October 19, 2025
Egypt Moves to Accelerate Privatization Drive After IMF Call
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Egypt Moves to Accelerate Privatization Drive After IMF Call

Egypt’s privatization momentum marks a pivotal shift toward a more competitive, investor-driven economy poised for structural reform.

Egypt
October 21, 2025
Africa’s Carbon Markets Summit Opens Investment Gateway for Climate Finance
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Africa’s Carbon Markets Summit Opens Investment Gateway for Climate Finance

Africa’s Carbon Markets Summit positions the continent to convert its natural carbon wealth into a powerful driver of sustainable investment and inclusive growth.

South Sudan
October 21, 2025
Angola Invites Chinese Investment to Strengthen Infrastructure and Connectivity
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Angola Invites Chinese Investment to Strengthen Infrastructure and Connectivity

Angola’s appeal for further Chinese investment in infrastructure and connectivity reflects a new phase of strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating its digital and physical networks.

Angola
October 14, 2025
Kuwaiti Capital Eyes Africa: A New Chapter in Strategic Investment
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Kuwaiti Capital Eyes Africa: A New Chapter in Strategic Investment

Kuwait’s expanding investment posture toward Africa signals a new era of cross-regional capital flows and partnership opportunities in infrastructure, energy, and industry.

Africa
October 13, 2025
Ivory Coast Seizes Growth Momentum Through African Trade Integration
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Ivory Coast Seizes Growth Momentum Through African Trade Integration

vory Coast is capitalising on the African Continental Free Trade Area to drive economic growth, enhance trade competitiveness, and unlock broad investment opportunities across key sectors.

Côte d’Ivoire
September 16, 2025
Tanzania Eyes USD 15 Billion in FDI by 2026, Courts U.S. Investors at UN Assembly
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Tanzania Eyes USD 15 Billion in FDI by 2026, Courts U.S. Investors at UN Assembly

Tanzania’s bold push to attract USD 15 billion in FDI by 2026—backed by infrastructure upgrades and regulatory reform—presents compelling opportunities for early investors in energy, mining, agribusiness, and logistics.

Tanzania
September 26, 2025
Kenya Unveils Fresh Push for Investors Amid Policy Shifts and Market Reforms
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Kenya Unveils Fresh Push for Investors Amid Policy Shifts and Market Reforms

Kenya is doubling down on investment reforms and infrastructure commitments to become a major hub in Africa. With relaxed restrictions in tech, stronger governance, and public-private backing for roads and connectivity, the country offers a lucrative opportunity for early movers in sectors like fintech, logistics, and infrastructure, so long as they navigate macro risks carefully.

Kenya
September 24, 2025
Vision Invest Joins Arise IIP as Shareholder to Accelerate Industrial Growth in Africa
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Vision Invest Joins Arise IIP as Shareholder to Accelerate Industrial Growth in Africa

Vision Invest's acquisition of shares in Arise IIP marks a strategic move to advance sustainable industrial development and economic growth in Africa through integrated industrial platforms.

Africa
September 19, 2025
IMF Warns of Mounting Economic Pressures in Burundi, Urges Bold Reforms to Avoid Prolonged Instability
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IMF Warns of Mounting Economic Pressures in Burundi, Urges Bold Reforms to Avoid Prolonged Instability

The IMF has warned that Burundi’s economy is at risk of prolonged instability without immediate reforms, while also identifying structural sectors like agriculture, mining, and digital finance as crucial avenues for investment and recovery.

Burundi
April 30, 2025
Ghana Pushes Bold Labour Reforms to Tackle Rising Unemployment
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Ghana Pushes Bold Labour Reforms to Tackle Rising Unemployment

Ghana is launching major labour reforms to boost job creation and tackle rising unemployment, particularly among youth. With new laws, investment, and public-private partnerships, the country aims to create decent work and economic growth for all by 2030.

Ghana
July 17, 2025
São Tomé and Príncipe Sets Course for Economic Recovery with African Development Bank Support
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São Tomé and Príncipe Sets Course for Economic Recovery with African Development Bank Support

Confronté à d’importants défis économiques, São Tomé-et-Príncipe met en œuvre un plan de relance ambitieux axé sur la résilience, la croissance durable et l’amélioration des conditions de vie. Avec l’appui de la Banque africaine de développement, le gouvernement mène des réformes ciblées et réalise des investissements pour stabiliser l’économie, dynamiser les secteurs clés et favoriser un développement inclusif.

São Tomé and Príncipe
July 3, 2025
Mozambique Welcomes a New Wave of Investment from Brazil and Egypt
Financial Services & Investments

Mozambique Welcomes a New Wave of Investment from Brazil and Egypt

Mozambique is strengthening its economic ties with Brazil and Egypt, with both countries eager to invest in vital sectors like agriculture, health, fisheries, tourism, renewable energy, and infrastructure. This renewed collaboration aims to unlock Mozambique’s economic potential through strategic partnerships.

Mozambique
July 1, 2025
Malawi’s Banking Sector: The Engine for SME Growth and Multi-Sector Investment
Financial Services & Investments

Malawi’s Banking Sector: The Engine for SME Growth and Multi-Sector Investment

Malawi’s banking industry is making headlines as it champions the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and posts record profits, creating promising opportunities for investors and business leaders across a variety of sectors.

Malawi
July 1, 2025
Mauritania Boosts SME and Women Entrepreneurship with €25.5 Million AfDB Trade Finance Facility
Financial Services & Investments

Mauritania Boosts SME and Women Entrepreneurship with €25.5 Million AfDB Trade Finance Facility

The African Development Bank has granted €25.5 million in trade finance to Mauritania’s GBM to support SMEs, female entrepreneurs, and key economic sectors, bolstering inclusive growth and local production.

Mauritania
June 30, 2025
Malawi’s Banking Boom: A New Force in Southern Africa’s Corporate Landscape
Financial Services & Investments

Malawi’s Banking Boom: A New Force in Southern Africa’s Corporate Landscape

Malawi has emerged as a rising financial powerhouse in Southern Africa, with its banks surging in regional rankings thanks to massive increases in market capitalisation, digital innovation, and trade finance partnerships.

Malawi
May 30, 2025
Gabon Secures $3.2 Billion Investment to Drive Economic Diversification and Improve Living Standards
Financial Services & Investments

Gabon Secures $3.2 Billion Investment to Drive Economic Diversification and Improve Living Standards

Gabon has obtained between $3.2 and $3.8 billion from Afreximbank to support major projects focused on diversifying its economy. The funding targets the mining, energy, and transport sectors, with key plans including new processing plants for minerals, expanded railways, and additional power stations.

Gabon
July 1, 2025
Djibouti Pursues Fiscal Stability Amid Rising Debt
Financial Services & Investments

Djibouti Pursues Fiscal Stability Amid Rising Debt

Djibouti’s economy remains strong, supported by regional stability, steady growth, and major investments in infrastructure, resulting in a doubling of GDP per capita over the past decade.

Djibouti
June 27, 2025
AfDB and Media Groups Intensify Africa-Wide Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows
Financial Services & Investments

AfDB and Media Groups Intensify Africa-Wide Fight Against Illicit Financial Flows

Illicit financial flows deprive Africa of billions of dollars each year, hindering development. To address this, governments and civil society are combining policy reforms and training to strengthen economic resilience.

Central African Republic
June 26, 2025
Cameroon Launches BankCompar: A Step Toward Transparency in Loan Costs and Bank Fees
Financial Services & Investments

Cameroon Launches BankCompar: A Step Toward Transparency in Loan Costs and Bank Fees

Cameroon’s new BankCompar platform brings transparency to loan pricing and banking fees, empowering consumers and offering opportunities for fintech innovation and digital financial services.

Cameroon
June 23, 2025
Burundi Overhauls Investment Framework and Establishes New Development Agency
Financial Services & Investments

Burundi Overhauls Investment Framework and Establishes New Development Agency

Burundi has undertaken a sweeping reform of its investment landscape, enacting a comprehensive amendment to its Investment Code and launching a new centralized body, the Burundi Development Agency (ADB), aimed at facilitating and promoting foreign and domestic investment.

Burundi
June 24, 2025
Kenya's Economic Crossroads: IMF Endorsement Amidst Domestic Discontent
Financial Services & Investments

Kenya's Economic Crossroads: IMF Endorsement Amidst Domestic Discontent

Kenya is undergoing strong economic growth, fuelled by strategic international partnerships and comprehensive structural reforms.

Kenya
May 29, 2025
Morocco's Economic Renaissance: A Gateway for Global Investors in 2025
Financial Services & Investments

Morocco's Economic Renaissance: A Gateway for Global Investors in 2025

Morocco's strategic reforms and diversified economy in 2025 present a compelling case for investment

Morocco
May 28, 2025
Côte d’Ivoire’s Fintech Revolution Unlocks Inclusive Growth Opportunities
Financial Services & Investments

Côte d’Ivoire’s Fintech Revolution Unlocks Inclusive Growth Opportunities

Discover how a new generation of Ivorian tech startups is expanding access to financial services through mobile innovation and digital solutions.

Côte d’Ivoire
May 28, 2025
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