Africa

Economic news, CPI, monetary policy, GDP, and market developments across African nations.

🇨🇫 World Bank Summer 2026 Report Signals CEMAC Economic Stabilization Amidst Regional Fiscal Pressures

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The World Bank Group released the “Economic Barometer for the Central African Economic and Monetary Community – Summer 2026” on September 15, 2026, highlighting regional economic trends. African Development Bank Group reports from September 25, 2026, emphasize the … Read more

🇸🇴 Somalia Faces 6.3% Inflation and 40% Revenue Drop as Global Conflicts Hit Local Economy

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🇸🇴 Somalia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rises to 6.3%, driven by doubling fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions (FTL Somalia, 2026-09-21). Customs revenue falls sharply by 40% due to disruptions in the Hormuz Strait (Somalia Today, 2026-09-26). The Somali Shilling slips 1.2% against … Read more

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Opens $30m Textile Facility and First Gold Refinery Amid Regional Trade Push

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Burkina Faso inaugurates a new $30 million textile facility to reduce clothing imports, reported by Yahoo Finance on September 21, 2026. President Traoré opens the country’s first gold refinery, marking a shift toward domestic value addition in the mining … Read more

🇲🇱 Mali Targets 6.3% Growth in 2026 Amid Security Challenges and Banking Reforms

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🇲🇱 Mali CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has set a target of 6.3% economic growth for 2026, following a rebound in 2025 (Capmad, 2026-09-23). The African Development Bank identifies powerful levers to transform Mali’s economy, emphasizing the need to unlock development finance (African … Read more

🇳🇪 Niger Economy Faces Pressure as Nigeria’s Inflation Drop Signals Regional Shift

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🇳🇪 Niger CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 15.3% in August, according to TheCable (2026-09-15). Headline inflation eased to 15.39%, reported by Nairametrics on 2026-09-15. EBRD projects Nigeria’s economy will grow at 4.2% in 2026 and 4% in 2027, per Leadership Newspapers (2026-09-25). … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin’s Economic Transformation Gains Momentum Amid Regional Growth Slowdown

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🇧🇯 Benin CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways African Development Bank Group reports Benin has strong assets to attract more investment (September 25, 2026). EBRD cuts sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.8% for 2026, highlighting regional headwinds (September 29, 2026). Benin is outpacing much of Africa in economic … Read more

🇹🇬 Togo’s Debt Ratio Falls to 60.2% as BOAD Approves $64 Million for Energy Hub

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🇹🇬 Togo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Togo’s debt stock rose 3.4%, but the debt-to-GDP ratio fell to 60.2% by June 2026 (Togo First, Sept 21, 2026). The West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved $64 million to expand fuel storage in Lomé (Africa Sustainability Matters, Sept 29, … Read more

🇬🇦 Gabon Targets $2 Billion Borrowing as Debt Burden Rises to 94% of GDP

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🇬🇦 Gabon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Gabon plans to raise $2 billion in international borrowing for its 2027 budget, according to Reuters and Bloomberg on September 21, 2026. Public debt is projected to reach 94% of GDP following a $920 million Eurobond issuance, reported by Dabafinance … Read more

🇲🇿 Mozambique GDP Growth Forecast Slashed to 0.7% Amid Currency and Debt Pressures

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🇲🇿 Mozambique CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global Ratings revised Mozambique’s real GDP growth forecast down to 0.7% for this year (CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE, 2026-09-28). The agency lowered the country’s foreign currency rating to ‘CCC’ with a negative outlook, citing deteriorating fiscal stability (CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE, … Read more

🇷🇼 Rwanda’s Q2 2026 GDP Jumps 9.4% as Industry Surges, But Inflation Hits 15.7%

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🇷🇼 Rwanda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by a surge in industrial output (Capital FM Africa, 2026-09-16). The industrial sector expanded by 18%, marking a significant pivot toward manufacturing and construction (The Peninsula Qatar, … Read more