Africa

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

🇿🇼 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

🇦🇴 Chevron’s Offshore Discovery Fuels Angola’s Pivot Toward Asia-Pacific Trade

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🇦🇴 Angola CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Chevron announced a new oil and gas condensate discovery offshore Angola on August 18, 2026, per Anadolu Ajansı. The Diplomat reported on August 30, 2026, that Angola is emerging as a critical gateway for Asia-Pacific trade routes. Statista data from … Read more

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire Inflation Cools to 15.43% in July as Food Prices Stabilize

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🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Headline inflation reduced to 15.43% in July 2026, according to The Nation Newspaper (August 17, 2026). The World Food Programme reported continued food insecurity concerns in its July 2026 Country Brief (August 18, 2026). Panoro Energy agreed to acquire … Read more

🇨🇲 Cameroon’s Short-Term Borrowing Costs Hit Record High as Treasury Bills Lose Appeal

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🇨🇲 Cameroon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Short-term borrowing costs for the Cameroonian government reached a new high in the CEMAC debt market, according to Business in Cameroon (Sept 1, 2026). Banks are losing interest in Cameroon’s short-term treasury bills because rival financial instruments offer higher rates, … Read more

🇪🇹 Ethioia Faces Persistent Inflation and Fiscal Pressures as NBE Tightens Monetary Policy

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Ethiopia is among the top 10 African countries with the highest inflation rates as of July 2026, according to Nairametrics on August 25, 2026. The National Bank of Ethiopia is tightening monetary policy to combat persistent price instability, as reported … Read more