Economy

ABUJA, Mar 23 – The Central Bank of Nigeria has set a medium-term target to bring inflation down to between 6% and …

VICTORIA, Mar 19, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund has agreed with Seychelles’ authorities on the final policy steps under the country’s Extended …

MAPUTO, Mar 19 – Mozambique is facing mounting debt pressure, with public debt rising to about 91% of GDP, prompting the World …

RABAT, Mar 18 – Morocco’s central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25% following its first policy meeting of …

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 18 – South Africa’s inflation rate eased in February, but policymakers are expected to maintain a cautious stance on interest …

LAGOS, Mar 16 – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed slightly in February, extending a gradual disinflation trend as policymakers cautiously begin easing …

JOHANNESBERG, Mar 16 – South Africa’s short term inflation outlook showed a slight improvement in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions are …

LAGOS, Mar 16 – Rising energy prices are placing growing pressure on small and medium sized enterprises in Nigeria, prompting the Centre …

CAIRO, Mar 13 – Egypt has introduced maximum prices for unsubsidised bread sold in private bakeries while maintaining the cost of its …

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 12 – South African Reserve Bank has reported that South Africa recorded a current account surplus in the fourth quarter …