Africa

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

🇹🇳 Tunisia Inflation Hits 8.1% as IMF Raises Growth Forecast to 2.4%

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🇹🇳 Tunisia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways CPI records 8.1% annualized monthly inflation in September 2026, per Traders Union (October 14, 2026). IMF raises Tunisia’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.4%, per African Manager (October 13, 2026). OECD updated consumer price data for Tunisia on October 6, 2026. … Read more

🇹🇩 Chad Inflation Hits 3.7% as Midterm Elections Approach

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🇹🇩 Chad CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation in Chad rose to 3.7% in October 2026, signaling persistent price pressures (Audacy, 2026-10-14). The Bank of Central African States sets monetary policy for Chad using the XAF currency (National Institute of Statistics). Chad ranked among global innovation … Read more

🇸🇨 Seychelles Growth Forecast Slashed to 1% Amid Middle East Conflict and Infrastructure Debt Talks

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🇸🇨 Seychelles CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Growth forecast cut to 1% due to tourism slowdown from Middle East conflict (Channel Africa, 30 September 2026). Presidential Economic Advisory Council reviews fiscal sustainability and debt targets (Seychelles News Agency, 16 October 2026). Consumer price data updated by OECD … Read more

🇸🇿 Eswatini Growth Surges to 6.5% as Inflation Pressures Mount

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🇸🇿 Eswatini CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways GDP growth accelerated to 6.5%, driven by manufacturing, electricity, and mining sectors (PressReader, October 6, 2026). Consumer prices rose 8.1% annually in September 2026, signaling significant inflationary pressure (Traders Union, October 14, 2026). The IMF warns that public debt could … Read more

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Opposition Gains Political Ground Amidst Global Inflation Watch

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🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The main opposition party won the most seats in recent polls, signaling a shift in political dynamics (Africanews English, 30 September 2026). Global inflation trends are being closely monitored, with São Tomé and Príncipe included in broader … Read more

🇸🇸 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