Global Economic Intelligence
In-depth research on African economies: GDP, inflation, cost of living, housing, safety, stock markets, investment climate, and quality of life metrics covering all African nations.
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Guinea remains a *de facto* military autocracy following the 2021 coup, with the National Assembly dissolved and political uncertainty suppressing long-term investment. – The economy is overwhelmingly dependent on bauxite and alumina extraction, with major players like Compagnie … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Aviation dominance: Togo hosts an extraordinary concentration of airlines for its size, with five carriers—Africa West Airlines, Air Horizon, Air Togo, and ASKY Airlines—all headquartered in Lomé, alongside a major regional banking ecosystem anchored by Ecobank and Atlantic … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Libya remains a nation split by political and military divisions, with no unified government capable of implementing coherent economic policy since the 2011 collapse of the Gaddafi regime. – The country’s economy is overwhelmingly dependent on oil and … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Tanzania remains one of Africa’s most politically stable nations, with the same ruling party—Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM)—in power since independence in 1961, making it the longest-serving ruling party on the continent. – The country’s economic narrative is currently … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Ethiopia’s economic trajectory remains opaque due to a lack of recent official macroeconomic data from the World Bank, creating uncertainty for investors and policymakers alike. – The financial sector dominates the corporate landscape, with banks and credit institutions … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Ethiopia’s economy is undergoing a profound structural transformation, driven by state-led industrialisation and a massive infrastructure push, though hard data on GDP, inflation, and unemployment remains elusive from the World Bank. – The financial sector dominates the corporate … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Mongolia, the vast, sparsely populated nation nestled between Russia and China, has long been defined by its dramatic landscapes and nomadic heritage. Today, however, the “Land of the Blue Sky” is writing a new chapter. With a political system that blends … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.01% in 2025, according to the World Bank, marking a significant acceleration that signals recovery in Africa’s most populous nation. – Inflation remains the dominant threat to household welfare, with the Consumer Price Index … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Government Sources | 2026 Key Takeaways – Nigeria’s GDP grew by 4.01% in 2025, according to the World Bank, marking a notable acceleration — but inflation remains stubbornly above 23%, eroding real incomes and household purchasing power. – With a GNI per capita of just … Read more
Economic Pulse Net | Sources: World Bank World Development Indicators, Numbeo | 2026 Key Takeaways – Kenya’s economy, valued at approximately $135.9 billion according to the World Bank, remains one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa, but growth pressures are mounting amid global headwinds. – With a GNI per capita of $2,200, the country sits … Read more