Africa

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

🇷🇼 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

🇲🇬 Madagascar Faces $7.27 Billion Annual Funding Gap to 2030 as Inflation Pressures Mount

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🇲🇬 Madagascar CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Madagascar must mobilize nearly $7.3 billion annually by 2030 to finance development, according to the African Development Bank Group (September 10, 2026). ICRA forecasts rising CPI inflation for August 2026 with intensifying food pressures expected in September (September 14, 2026). … Read more

🇸🇳 Senegal Launches Recovery Plan After IMF Deal as Debt Crisis Looms

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🇸🇳 Senegal CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Senegalese government announced a new economic recovery strategy on September 9, 2026, aiming to stabilize the economy without “harsh adjustment” measures (Source: Powers of Africa). A Rectifying Finance Bill for 2026 was presented to the National Assembly on September … Read more

🇲🇺 Mauritius Navigates Rising Food Pressures and Strategic African Expansion Amid 2050 Vision Debate

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🇲🇺 Mauritius CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways ICRA forecasts rising CPI inflation for August 2026 with intensifying food pressures in September (Traders Union, 2026-09-14). Mauritius is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for African investment at the Business Forum 2026 (THISDAYLIVE, 2026-09-27). New capital, tech, and investment … Read more

🇳🇦 Namibia’s Q2 2026 GDP Growth Hits 4.8% Amid Inflation and Export Risks

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🇳🇦 Namibia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Namibia’s economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter of 2026, according to neweralive.na (2026-09-28). The Namibian Statistics Agency reported this acceleration in growth for Q2 2026, as noted by the Namibia Economist (2026-09-24). TradingView confirmed that the GDP growth … Read more

🇧🇼 Botswana Inflation Eases to 9.3% in August 2026 as Consumer Spending Contracts

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🇧🇼 Botswana CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation dropped to 9.3% in August 2026, according to the Bank of Botswana CPI report (September 15, 2026). Households face continued pressure as core inflation remains sticky and food prices stay elevated, per Weekend Post (September 21, 2026). ICRA … Read more

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s Manufacturing Sector Drives Q2 GDP Growth as Inflation Holds at 3.7%

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation rose to 3.7% in September, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats) on September 25, 2026. Manufacturing accounted for 16.2% of the economy in the second quarter, making it the largest sector by contribution, per Herald.co.zw on … Read more

🇸🇩 Sudan’s Currency Collapse Deepens Civilian Pain as Consumer Prices Rise Amid Conflict

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🇸🇩 Sudan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price data was updated on 8 September 2026 by the OECD, reflecting ongoing inflationary pressures. A Reuters report from 22 September 2026 highlights how the collapsing Sudanese Pound (SDG) is increasing hardship for civilians in the divided nation. The … Read more

🇩🇿 IMF Commends Algeria’s Resilience as Strong Growth Masks Rising Fiscal Pressures

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🇩🇿 Algeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended the resilience of the Algerian economy and its efforts toward diversification on September 22, 2026. Algeria’s strong economic growth is currently masking rising fiscal and external pressures, according to TrendsAfrica on September 28, 2026. … Read more

🇱🇾 Libya’s Oil Sector Faces Pressure as Regional Trade Barriers and Global Price Shifts Reshape Economic Outlook

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🇱🇾 Libya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs lifts Brent Crude forecast to $85, signaling higher global energy costs that impact Libya’s export revenue potential (Source: IndexBox, 2026-09-25). Tunisia-Libya trade at the Ras Jedir border crossing remains choked, severely limiting cross-border commerce and regional integration (Source: … Read more