Africa

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

🇬🇳 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

🇩🇿 Algeria’s Economy Steadies as National Office of Statistics Tracks Inflation Trends in 2026

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🇩🇿 Algeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The National Office of Statistics reported an annualized monthly inflation rate of 8.1% for September 2026, according to Traders Union on October 14, 2026. The Bank of Algeria continues to monitor price stability closely to support the country’s steady economic … Read more

🇩🇯 Djibouti Faces High Unemployment as AfDB Approves $8m Trade Guarantee Amid Migration Crisis

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🇩🇯 Djibouti CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The African Development Bank approved an $8 million trade guarantee to support Djibouti’s industry and green energy projects (Source: Devdiscourse, 2026-10-16). Djibouti recorded some of the highest unemployment rates in Africa in 2026, highlighting a critical labor market challenge (Source: … Read more

🇨🇻 Cape Verde Inflation Hits 9-Month High as Economy Picks Up in Q2

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🇨🇻 Cape Verde CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Cape Verde’s inflation rate rose to a 9-month high, according to TradingView data from October 15, 2026. The economy showed signs of acceleration during the second quarter of 2026, as reported by TradingView on September 30, 2026. IMF growth … Read more

🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo Economy Faces Regional Inflation Pressures and Growth Challenges in Late 2026

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🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways India’s inflation hit 5.54% with food prices rising 7.74%, signaling broader regional commodity pressures (EBC Financial Group, Oct 13, 2026). CPI records show an annualized monthly inflation rate of 8.1% in September 2026, highlighting rapid price increases … Read more

🇨🇩 DRC Inflation Hits 8.1% as Central Bank Holds Rates at 12.5%

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer prices rose by 8.1% annually in September 2026, according to Traders Union (October 14, 2026). The Central Bank of the Congo kept its policy rate steady at 12.5% in October 2026, Reuters reported (October 8, … Read more

🇨🇫 Central African Republic Faces High Inflation Pressure Amidst Regional Economic Shifts

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🇨🇫 Central African Republic CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Central African Republic is among the top 10 countries in Africa with the highest inflation rates in 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 7, 2026). Global inflation trends continue to influence regional price stability, as tracked … Read more

🇧🇮 Burundi Ranks Among Africa’s Highest Inflation Economies as Currency Weakens and Food Prices Surge

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🇧🇮 Burundi CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Burundi is listed among the top 10 countries with the highest inflation rates in Africa for 2026, according to The African Exponent (October 7, 2026). The Burundian Franc (BIF) ranks among the top 10 weakest currencies in Africa in 2026, … Read more

🇸🇴 Somalia Faces Mounting Economic Pressures as Inflation Hits 8.1% and IMF Warns of GDP Risks

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🇸🇴 Somalia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Price Index records an 8.1% annualized monthly inflation rate in September 2026, according to Traders Union on October 14, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that near-term challenges are weighing heavily on Somalia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reported … Read more

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Faces Development Finance Gap as Inflation Pressures Mount in 2026

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The African Development Bank called for stronger domestic resource mobilisation to finance development on September 25, 2026. A joint forum of African and Asian experts convened by the African Development Bank on October 13, 2026, focused on scaling development … Read more