Africa

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

๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa’s Economic Debate Misses the Real Story: Investment Grade Within Reach by 2028

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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways South Africa could achieve investment-grade status by 2028, according to dailyinvestor.com on 2026-08-08. First-quarter GDP growth is losing momentum, with the economy expected to slow, reported by thepost.co.za on 2026-08-07. More than 178,000 immigrants have fled or been deported … Read more

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ Tunisia Inflation Eases to 5.1% in August, But Political Crisis Deepens

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ Tunisia CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation softened to 5.1% in August, a four-month low, according to TradingView (2026-08-05). Consumer prices rose 0.2% month-on-month in July, per African Manager (2026-08-06). Protests demanding the president’s resignation erupted amid 45ยฐC heat and power outages, as reported by ์กฐ์„ ์ผ๋ณด … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Eswatini Growth to Slow in 2026 After Strong 2025 Performance, IMF Says

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Eswatini CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF concluded its 2026 Article IV Mission in Eswatini on August 5, 2026 (Mirage News). Economic growth is projected to slow after a strong 2025 performance, according to the IMF (Channel Africa, August 5, 2026). Eswatini is currently ranked among … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ท Mauritaniaโ€™s GDP Grows 4% in 2025, Signaling Economic Resilience

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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ท Mauritania CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mauritaniaโ€™s economy grew 4% in 2025, according to The North Africa Post on 2026-08-03. The government is implementing an IMF-backed debt strategy for fiscal resilience, reported by Devdiscourse on 2026-08-04. Mauritania was listed among the top 10 poorest Muslim countries … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Gambia’s Labour Market Improves as Unemployment Falls to 6.2%, But IMF Warns on Productivity

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฒ The Gambia CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Unemployment fell to 6.2% in The Gambia, according to a labour market survey reported by The Point.gm on July 30, 2026. The IMF urged The Gambia to prioritise productivity reforms as a foundation for long-term economic growth, per Africa … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Algeriaโ€™s Steel Market Surges on Housing, Railways, and Automotive Demand

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Algeria CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Algeriaโ€™s steel market is growing in 2026, driven by housing, railways, and automotive sectors โ€” IndexBox, July 31, 2026. The Algerian state is stepping in to support domestic steel consumption โ€” GMK Center, July 31, 2026. A bus crash in … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ป Cape Verde’s Economy Holds Steady as Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ป Cape Verde CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Cape Verde held its policy rate unchanged at its latest meeting, according to the central bank’s July 2026 statement. The National Institute of Statistics reported that consumer prices in Cape Verde rose at a modest annual pace … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Congo Republic Faces Twin Pressures: Regional Growth Momentum and Rising Biodiversity Debt Costs

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways AfDB projects strong economic growth for Central Africa in 2026, with Kigali and Dar es Salaam leading regional expansion โ€” The EastAfrican, Aug. 1, 2026. Global biodiversity loss could raise annual borrowing costs by US$162 billion โ€” … Read more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Congo’s Growth Outlook Brightens as AfDB Projects Strong 2026 Expansion for Region

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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Democratic Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways AfDB report projects strong economic growth for 2026 in Kigali and Dar es Salaam, signaling regional momentum โ€” The EastAfrican, 2026-08-01 Global biodiversity loss could raise annual borrowing costs by US$162bn, affecting emerging markets like the … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช Niger’s Economic Outlook Tied to Regional Stability as Sahel Extremism Risks Persist

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ช Niger CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Niger’s economy operates under the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), which sets monetary policy for the region using the West African CFA franc (XOF). Regional security remains a key risk: Violent extremism in the Sahel continues to threaten … Read more