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.

Egypt and Angola rank among top IMF debtors

African Economies Struggle with Debt Burden Lagos, Nigeria – Five African nations feature prominently in
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AfDB allocates $102.79 million for climate-resilient agriculture in West Africa

Johannesburg – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $102.79 million in funding to advance
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Nigeria secures $1.2 billion deal with Chinese firm to revamp

Lagos – Nigeria has signed a landmark $1.2 billion deal with the Chinese state-owned China
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Kagame, Sassou Nguesso advocate for Africa’s green wealth at COP29

Lagos – In a passionate call at COP29, President Paul Kagame and President Denis Sassou
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Africa’s carbon wealth central to new economic calculations

At COP29, African nations issued a joint statement urging the world to include natural assets
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African leaders demand inclusion of natural wealth in GDP calculation

Lagos – At COP29 in Baku, African leaders called for a redefinition of Gross Domestic
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TAZARA Railway and Angola’s Lobito Corridor

Game-Changing upgrades set to transform African trade In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at transforming African
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China, Tanzania, and Zambia sign landmark $1 billion agreement to

Johannesburg – In a significant move to boost Africa’s transportation infrastructure, China, Tanzania, and Zambia
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Angola launches inaugural passenger flights at new Dr. António Agostinho

Johannesburg – The new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda, Angola, officially launched
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Morocco marks 60 years of partnership with African Development Bank

Lagos — Morocco celebrated a six-decade partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in a
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