Economic

Economic by AfricaHeadline unpacks the numbers, policies, and trends shaping Africa’s economies. From agriculture to fintech, trade to inflation, we break down what’s driving growth, and what’s holding it back. With expert insights and grassroots perspectives, we connect economic data to everyday African lives.

Nigeria to host 66th annual economic conference amid calls for

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has announced its 66th Annual Conference, scheduled
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Nigeria’s economic experts weigh in on Macroeconomic stability amid global

Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria navigates a volatile global economic landscape, the Nigerian Economic Society
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Ghana bans First-class travel for government officials to cut costs

Accra, Ghana – President John Mahama has imposed a ban on state-funded first-class travel for
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VP Shettima Inaugurates Debt Management Board to Strengthen Fiscal policy

Lagos, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt
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Ghana finalizes debt restructuring agreement with 25 creditor nations

Lagos, Nigeria – Ghana has secured a major milestone in its debt restructuring process, with
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Africa’s Mounting IMF Debt: A delicate balance between stability and

Johannesburg, South Africa – African nations are increasingly reliant on International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans
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Egypt’s inflation drops to 23.0% in january, supported by favorable

Lagos, Nigeria – Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate fell to 23.0% in January 2025, according
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Powering Africa, $50 billion commitment to expand energy access by

Luanda, Angola – At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
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Africa at the World Economic Forum 2025

Sustainability, Investments, and Economic Reforms in Focus Africa took centre stage at the World Economic
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Africa: The continent poised to become a global economic superpower

Johannesburg, South Africa – Africa is on a trajectory to establish itself as a global
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