Africa

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

🇷🇼 Rwanda Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to 8.75% Amid 20.8% Producer Price Surge

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🇷🇼 Rwanda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The National Bank of Rwanda raised its policy rate to 8.75% to manage inflationary pressures (CNBC Africa, August 27, 2026). Producer prices in Rwanda rose by 20.8% in July 2026, driven by a 77% jump in mining costs (KTPress, September … Read more

🇲🇺 Bank of Mauritius Expected to Hold Rates Steady as Inflation Remains Sticky

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🇲🇺 Mauritius CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Bank of Mauritius is set to keep interest rates steady despite persistent inflation pressures, according to tmgm.com on September 2, 2026. Global market conditions, including foreign exchange rate dynamics, continue to influence regional economic stability, as noted by LiteFinance … Read more

🇳🇦 FNB Cuts Growth Outlook, Citing Productivity Gaps in Namibia Economy

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🇳🇦 Namibia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways First National Bank (FNB) now doubts the government’s 5% GDP growth target, citing structural issues (Namibia Economist, Aug 28, 2026). Economists argue Africa’s recent growth masks low productivity levels, a trend observed in Namibia (Namibia Economist, Aug 24, 2026). Standard … Read more

🇧🇼 Botswana Inflation Eases to 9.4% as Central Bank Holds Rates at 5.5%

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🇧🇼 Botswana CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation eased to 9.4% in July 2026, according to the Weekend Post on August 18, 2026. The Bank of Botswana kept its key interest rate steady at 5.5% on August 27, 2026, as reported by TradingView. Fitch Solutions noted … Read more

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Exits World Bank Fragility Trap, Hits IMF Targets Amid Growth Debate

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Zimbabwe officially exited the World Bank’s “fragility” classification in August 2026, according to Bulawayo24 News (2026-08-28). The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe met its first-half 2026 targets set by the International Monetary Fund, reported by Streamline Feed (2026-08-24). The National Railways … Read more

🇸🇩 Sudan Ranks Among World’s Poorest Nations as Inflation and Conflict Strain Economy

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🇸🇩 Sudan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Sudan is ranked among the 10 poorest nations in the world, according to a Tuko News report dated August 25, 2026. Sudan appears on the list of Top 10 African countries with the highest inflation rates as of July 2026, … Read more

🇩🇿 Algeria’s GDP Per Capita Trends and Demographic Shifts Shape 2026 Economic Outlook

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🇩🇿 Algeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways GDP per capita in Africa, including Algeria, is projected through 2031, with data available from 1990, according to Statista (August 14, 2026). Maghreb countries, including Algeria, are experiencing a declining birth rate, prompting discussions about future labor needs, as reported … Read more

🇱🇾 Libya Positions as North Africa’s Business Hub Amid Political Uncertainty

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🇱🇾 Libya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Libya is emerging as a new business hub in North Africa, signaling a shift in regional economic dynamics (Africa Business Insider, August 31, 2026). The Central Bank of Libya’s Governor has outlined three specific conditions for withdrawing their resignation, creating … Read more

🇺🇬 Bank of Uganda Holds Rates at 9.75% as Inflation Pressures Persist

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🇺🇬 Uganda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Uganda held the benchmark policy rate at 9.75% in August 2026, citing rising inflation edges (Daily Monitor, Aug 14, 2026). Stanbic Uganda reported a 28.2% leap in net profit to Shs357bn, signaling strong banking sector resilience (The Independent … Read more

🇿🇲 Zambia Inflation Hits Fresh 2018 Low as New Term Begins

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🇿🇲 Zambia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Zambia’s inflation rate has eased to a fresh low not seen since 2018, according to TradingView data reported on August 27, 2026. President Hakainde Hichilema won the presidential election, providing political continuity that investors view as a foundation for future … Read more