Africa

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

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Inflation Eases to 3.4% in July as Youth Outlook Sours

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🇧🇫 Burkina Faso CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 3.4% in July 2026, down from previous months, according to Newsmax on August 12, 2026. Burkina Faso ranks among the top 7 strongest economies in West Africa in 2026, per Tribune Online on August 12, 2026. … Read more

🇳🇪 Niger’s Economic Pulse: Regional Growth Outlook Brightens as Inflation Pressures Persist

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🇳🇪 Niger CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Nigeria’s economic growth is being sustained by oil output and reforms, according to OPEC reporting on August 13, 2026. Nigeria’s economic recovery is “running ahead of its fundamentals,” per Business News Nigeria on August 11, 2026. The National Bureau of … Read more

🇧🇯 Benin Inflation Slows to 3.4% in July, Easing Price Pressures on Households

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🇧🇯 Benin CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Benin’s inflation rate fell to 3.4% in July 2026, according to Newsmax reporting on August 12, 2026. The July figure marks a decline from the previous month’s level, aligning with analyst expectations, per Newsmax. South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose … Read more

🇹🇬 Togo Inflation Eases to 3.4% in July, Offering Relief to Households

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🇹🇬 Togo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation in Togo fell to 3.4% in July 2026, down from previous months, according to Newsmax on August 12, 2026. The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) sets monetary policy for Togo, which uses the West African CFA franc … Read more

🇬🇦 Gabon Inflation Cools to 3.4% in July as Food Prices Ease

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🇬🇦 Gabon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Gabon’s inflation rate fell to 3.4% in July 2026, down from previous months, according to Newsmax on August 12, 2026. New corridor investments are accelerating mining growth across Africa ahead of African Mining Week 2026, as reported by Africa24 TV … Read more

🇲🇿 Mozambique Inflation Slows to 7.48% in July as Monthly Prices Fall 0.26%

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🇲🇿 Mozambique CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Annual inflation slowed to 7.48% in July 2026, per National Statistics Institute (INE) data reported by Club of Mozambique on August 11, 2026. Monthly consumer prices fell 0.26% in July 2026, the latest INE figures show. The Conference Board flagged … Read more

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s Inflation Breakthrough Holds as IMF Approves First Review of Economic Programme

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF approved the first review of Zimbabwe’s Staff-Monitored Programme on August 8, 2026 — Herald.co.zw Zimbabwe targets 5% GDP growth for 2027, described as “resilient” — The Zimbabwe Mail, August 5, 2026 Inflation breakthrough described as “real” but currency reform … Read more

🇺🇬 Fitch Affirms Uganda at ‘B’ as Debt Projected to Hit 60% of GDP by 2030/31

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🇺🇬 Uganda CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Fitch affirmed Uganda’s sovereign rating at ‘B’ on August 7, 2026, citing constraints from weak GDP growth and rising debt (dmarketforces.com). The IMF projects Uganda’s public debt could reach 60% of GDP by fiscal year 2030/31 (ChimpReports, August 9, 2026). … Read more

🇦🇴 Angola’s Inflation Keeps Falling as Fitch Affirms ‘B-’ Rating on Stronger Oil Outlook

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🇦🇴 Angola CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Angola’s inflation rate sustained a downward trend as of August 7, 2026, according to TradingView. Fitch affirmed Angola’s ‘B-’ credit rating on August 6, 2026, citing a stronger oil outlook and falling debt, per LEADERSHIP Newspapers. Fitch’s affirmation points to … Read more

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire Growth Hits 6.5% in 2025 as Inflation Pressures Build

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🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Economic growth estimated at 6.5% in 2025 — Africa24 TV, August 9, 2026 CPI likely at 4.5% in July with upside risks from food inflation — IANS LIVE, August 6, 2026 VAALCO Energy, Inc. announced second quarter 2026 results … Read more