πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡² IMF Raises Turkmenistan 2027 GDP Growth Forecast to 2.5% Amid Strong H1 Performance

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡² Turkmenistan CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways IMF raises 2027 GDP growth forecast to 2.5% (Trend News Agency, Oct 25, 2026) First five months of 2026 saw GDP grow by 6.3% (Turkmenportal.com, Oct 26, 2026) IMF raises forecast for 2026 current account surplus (trend.az, Oct 13, 2026) … Read more

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ Somalia Joins AfCFTA as 50th Member Amid Revenue Challenges and Growth Slowdown

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ Somalia CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Somalia officially becomes the 50th state party to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pact, a milestone reported by Serrari Group on October 27, 2026. The World Bank has flagged deep gaps in government revenue and spending, raising questions … Read more

πŸ‡§πŸ‡« Burkina Faso Economy Faces Headwinds as Global Shifts Reshape Regional Trade

πŸ‡§πŸ‡« Burkina Faso CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The global economy has reached a total size of $128 trillion, with rankings shifting significantly in 2026 according to Visual Capitalist (2026-10-23). Burkina Faso’s position in the top 10 global economies remains false, highlighting its status as an emerging … Read more

πŸ‡²πŸ‡± Mali Projects 6.3% Growth Amid Sahel Instability and Refugee Influx

πŸ‡²πŸ‡± Mali CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mali’s military leader Assimi GoΓ―ta projects economic growth at 6.3%, outpacing IMF and AfDB estimates (Source: BΓ©nin Web TV, 2026-10-09). The country hosts over 322,000 refugees due to ongoing security crises in the region (Source: APAnews – Agence de Presse … Read more

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ͺ Niger Economy Faces Price Pressures as Regional Inflation Shifts

πŸ‡³πŸ‡ͺ Niger CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 14.63% in September 2026, according to Proshare (October 16, 2026). South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Rwanda are now among the world’s fastest-growing economies, outpacing Nigeria (Business Insider Africa, October 23, 2026). Nigeria aims for 7% economic … Read more

πŸ‡§πŸ‡― IMF Forecasts 7% Growth for Benin in 2026 as Economic Freedom Ranks High

πŸ‡§πŸ‡― Benin CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund projects a 7% economic growth rate for Benin in 2026 (Capmad, Oct 18, 2026). Benin is ranked among the top five fastest-growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026 (BΓ©nin Web TV, Oct 19, 2026). Benin ranks … Read more

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡¬ S&P Global Upgrades Togo’s Outlook to Positive, Affirms B+/B Credit Ratings

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡¬ Togo CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways S&P Global revised Togo’s sovereign outlook to positive on October 20, 2026 (Source: CNBC Africa). S&P Global affirmed Togo’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating at ‘B+’ (Source: CNBC Africa). S&P Global affirmed Togo’s short-term foreign currency issuer default rating … Read more

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡¦ Gabon Faces Rising Transport Costs and Youth Joblessness as IsDB Deepens Support

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡¦ Gabon CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Transport costs are identified as a primary driver of the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) uptick in Gabon, according to SABC News on October 21, 2026. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and Gabon have strengthened their partnership to promote … Read more

πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ώ Mozambique Inflation Softens for Third Month as Prices Rise in September

πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ώ Mozambique CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Mozambican prices rose in September, ending a two-month period of deflation according to the National Statistics Institute (INE), reported on October 9, 2026. The inflation rate softened for the third consecutive month, signaling a gradual cooling of price pressures as … Read more

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Estonia Inflation Rises to 3.5% in September as Prices Press Households

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Estonia CPI Inflation chart β€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Estonia’s headline inflation rate climbed to 3.5% in September, according to IntelliNews (October 26, 2026). A separate analysis by Traders Union notes an annualized monthly inflation spike of 8.1% for the same period (October 14, 2026). The Bank of Estonia … Read more