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.

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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Burkina Faso: Economic growth on the horizon amid persistent challenges

Lagos, Nigeria– Burkina Faso’s economy is projected to grow by 5.1% in 2025, offering a
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President Ramaphosa reaffirms commitment to economic growth through government-business partnership

Johannesburg, South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa convened ministers and senior business leaders today, January
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Angola allocates two-thirds of fiscal revenue to debt repayment, highest

Johannesburg, South Africa – Angola is set to allocate 66.4% of its fiscal revenue to
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Sonangol unveils strategy to double operations

Luanda, Angola – Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly increase
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BPC focuses on recovery and expansion amid Angola’s banking sector

Johannesburg, South Africa – The Banco de Poupança e Crédito (BPC), Angola’s largest state-owned financial
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