Africa

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

🇸🇿 Eswatini Growth to Slow in 2026 After Strong 2025 Performance, IMF Says

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🇸🇿 Eswatini CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF concluded its 2026 Article IV Mission in Eswatini on August 5, 2026 (Mirage News). Economic growth is projected to slow after a strong 2025 performance, according to the IMF (Channel Africa, August 5, 2026). Eswatini is currently ranked among … Read more

🇲🇷 Mauritania’s GDP Grows 4% in 2025, Signaling Economic Resilience

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🇲🇷 Mauritania CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mauritania’s economy grew 4% in 2025, according to The North Africa Post on 2026-08-03. The government is implementing an IMF-backed debt strategy for fiscal resilience, reported by Devdiscourse on 2026-08-04. Mauritania was listed among the top 10 poorest Muslim countries … Read more

🇬🇲 Gambia’s Labour Market Improves as Unemployment Falls to 6.2%, But IMF Warns on Productivity

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🇬🇲 The Gambia CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Unemployment fell to 6.2% in The Gambia, according to a labour market survey reported by The Point.gm on July 30, 2026. The IMF urged The Gambia to prioritise productivity reforms as a foundation for long-term economic growth, per Africa … Read more

🇩🇿 Algeria’s Steel Market Surges on Housing, Railways, and Automotive Demand

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🇩🇿 Algeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Algeria’s steel market is growing in 2026, driven by housing, railways, and automotive sectors — IndexBox, July 31, 2026. The Algerian state is stepping in to support domestic steel consumption — GMK Center, July 31, 2026. A bus crash in … Read more

🇨🇻 Cape Verde’s Economy Holds Steady as Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

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🇨🇻 Cape Verde CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Cape Verde held its policy rate unchanged at its latest meeting, according to the central bank’s July 2026 statement. The National Institute of Statistics reported that consumer prices in Cape Verde rose at a modest annual pace … Read more

🇨🇬 Congo Republic Faces Twin Pressures: Regional Growth Momentum and Rising Biodiversity Debt Costs

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🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways AfDB projects strong economic growth for Central Africa in 2026, with Kigali and Dar es Salaam leading regional expansion — The EastAfrican, Aug. 1, 2026. Global biodiversity loss could raise annual borrowing costs by US$162 billion — … Read more

🇨🇩 Congo’s Growth Outlook Brightens as AfDB Projects Strong 2026 Expansion for Region

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🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways AfDB report projects strong economic growth for 2026 in Kigali and Dar es Salaam, signaling regional momentum — The EastAfrican, 2026-08-01 Global biodiversity loss could raise annual borrowing costs by US$162bn, affecting emerging markets like the … Read more

🇳🇪 Niger’s Economic Outlook Tied to Regional Stability as Sahel Extremism Risks Persist

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🇳🇪 Niger CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Niger’s economy operates under the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), which sets monetary policy for the region using the West African CFA franc (XOF). Regional security remains a key risk: Violent extremism in the Sahel continues to threaten … Read more

🇬🇦 Gabon Raises $920 Million in Seven-Year Eurobond, Signaling Investor Confidence

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🇬🇦 Gabon CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Gabon successfully raised $920 million in a seven-year Eurobond deal, according to africabusinessplus.com on 2026-07-30. The Eurobond issuance was also reported as €920 million by fundsforNGOs News on 2026-07-31. Gabon’s President Nguema is on an official visit to Ghana, per … Read more

🇲🇿 Mozambique Holds Key Rate at 9.25% as Central Bank Credit to State Surges 52%

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🇲🇿 Mozambique CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bank of Mozambique held its key lending rate at 9.25% on July 29, 2026, according to CNBC Africa. Central bank credit to the State rose 52% in the first six months of 2026, per CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE on July 29. … Read more