Nigeria, Egypt lead Africa’s top 10 stock markets in 2026
Nigeria and Egypt lead Africa's top 10 stock markets, buoyed by stronger macroeconomic conditions.
AFC raises $2bn from Asian, European banks for Africa
AFC secures $2bn syndicated loan as Asian banks increase Africa financing commitments.
Morocco dethrones South Africa as Africa’s industrial leader
Morocco overtakes South Africa as Africa's largest industrial economy after 15 years of competition.
Kenya inflation hits two-year high as fuel prices surge
Kenya's inflation hits two-year high as fuel prices push up costs across the economy.
African central banks halt rate cuts as oil prices surge
Oil price surge from Middle East tensions forces African central banks to pause planned interest rate cuts.
South Africa relocates Nigerians to screening centre in xenophobia crackdown
South Africa relocates Nigerians and other African migrants to a screening centre in Durban.
South Africa’s inflation hits 20-month peak as fuel costs surge
Petrol prices surge to century high, pushing South Africa's inflation to 20-month peak.
Togo opens borders to all African citizens visa-free for 30 days
Togo opens borders to all African citizens for 30-day visa-free travel, becoming the sixth country to do so.
African CEOs hunt for capital amid global market turmoil
African CEOs warned that securing investment capital has become increasingly difficult amid global market volatility.
Zambia cuts benchmark rate to two-year low despite Middle East tension
Zambia's central bank cuts its key interest rate to 8.75 percent as inflation moderates.
ChatGPT, Claude dominate Africa’s AI tool usage in 2026
ChatGPT and Claude lead AI tool adoption across Africa in 2026.
Ethiopia’s inflation surges back to double digits after five months
Ethiopia's inflation rate returned to double digits in December after five months below that level.
China’s $56.5m gift to ECOWAS is diplomacy, not charity — scholar
China's $56.5m ECOWAS headquarters gift is strategic diplomacy, not charity, analysts warn.
Botswana raises rates first in Africa as oil prices spike
Botswana becomes first African central bank to raise rates amid Iran tensions and rising oil prices.
South Africa extends fuel tax cuts despite losing nearly $1bn
South Africa extends fuel tax relief as oil prices surge, forgoing nearly $1bn in revenue.
Africa’s energy leaders gather to reshape continent’s industrial future
Africa's energy leaders meet to shift focus toward industrialisation and mineral processing.
Seven African attractions draw millions of global visitors yearly
Africa's seven most notable tourist attractions draw millions yearly through cultural significance and natural beauty.
African nations face debt crisis as oil prices surge, economist warns
African nations face mounting debt risks as oil price surge strains fragile economies.
IFC and Citigroup launch $98m facility to support South African businesses
IFC and Citigroup launch $98 million facility to help South African businesses access local currency financing.
Trump’s Hormuz blockade plan threatens African economies, markets warn
Donald Trump's proposed naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns for African economies dependent on Middle Eastern oil supplies.