Africa

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

🇱🇷 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

🇩🇿 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