Africa

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

🇸🇸 South Sudan Tops Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast as Inflation Remains Critical Challenge

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🇸🇸 South Sudan CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways South Sudan is projected to post the highest GDP growth in sub-Saharan Africa for 2026, according to Business News Nigeria (October 6, 2026). The country ranks among the top ten nations with the highest inflation rates in Africa for … Read more

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Central Bank Raises Key Rate to 17.25% as Inflation Pressures Mount

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🇸🇱 Sierra Leone CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Sierra Leone hikes key interest rate to 17.25% in October 2026 (APAnews, 2026-10-02). Sub-Saharan Africa shows economic growth momentum despite global uncertainty (World Bank Group, 2026-10-06). Africa’s top inflation rates for 2026 highlight significant price pressures across … Read more

🇲🇼 Malawi Faces Inflation Pressure and IMF Warnings Amid El Niño Threats

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🇲🇼 Malawi CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Malawi ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest inflation rates in Africa for 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 7, 2026). The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning regarding Malawi’s economic stability, as reported by … Read more

🇲🇷 IMF Forecasts 8% Inflation in Mauritania for 2026 as Central Bank Weighs Policy Response

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🇲🇷 Mauritania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects an inflation rate of 8% for Mauritania in 2026, according to The Rio Times on October 14, 2026. OECD data updated on October 6, 2026, continues to track consumer price trends, highlighting persistent cost … Read more

🇱🇸 Lesotho Faces Highest African Unemployment in 2026 as SMEs Pivot to AfCFTA Trade

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🇱🇸 Lesotho CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Lesotho recorded the highest unemployment rates in Africa for 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 16, 2026). The government is actively turning to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to unlock trade opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area … Read more

🇱🇷 IMF Releases $50.16 Million as Liberia Targets 5.1% Growth Amid Mining Boom

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🇱🇷 Liberia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF approves $50.16 million disbursement to support economic stability (Realnews Magazine, October 16, 2026). Liberia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.1%, driven by strong sectoral performance (Liberian Observer, October 2, 2026). $4.8 billion in mining investments are expected to … Read more

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea Projects 2.7% Growth by 2027 Amid Regional Shifts

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🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF projects economic growth to reach 2.7% by 2027 (Windhoek Observer, 12 October 2026). Equatorial Guinea is listed among the fastest-growing economies in 2027 (fDi Intelligence, 12 October 2026). The nation remains one of the wealthiest in Africa based … Read more

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Faces Price Pressures as West African Growth Gains Momentum

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🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways OECD updated consumer price data for Guinea-Bissau on 6 October 2026, highlighting ongoing inflation trends. The Council on Foreign Relations released its Global Inflation Tracker on 30 September 2026, placing local prices in a global context. The African Union Peace … Read more

🇬🇲 Gambia Job Creation Hits 23,000 as Growth Agenda Faces Reset Pressure

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🇬🇲 The Gambia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways President Adama Barrow states that 23,000 government jobs have been created over the last decade, citing The Point Newspaper on October 16, 2026. The Gambia is urged to press a “reset button” to fast-track its economic growth agenda, according … Read more

🇬🇳 Guinea’s Economy Accelerates Amidst High Inflation, as IMF Highlights Strong Growth Potential

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🇬🇳 Guinea CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund identified Guinea among African countries posting the strongest economic growth in its October 16, 2026 report (The Africa Report). A World Bank update from October 9, 2026, emphasized the need to turn mining wealth into private … Read more