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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.
April 18, 2026

Sintana targets Namibia listing to open oil sector to local

JOHANNESBURG — Canadian-based Sintana Energy is preparing to list its shares on the Namibian Securities
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April 17, 2026

Ethiopian Airlines tests the limits of African aviation and redefines

LUANDA / ADDIS ABABA In a global industry where even major carriers struggle to sustain
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April 15, 2026

AIPEX drives Angola–DRC economic corridor agenda at Kinshasa forum

Kinshasa, April 2026 The 3rd Edition of the DRC–Angola Economic Forum, organised by AIPEX, Angola’s
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April 15, 2026

ADF injects CFA1.7 billion to boost exports and position West

Abidjan The African Development Fund has approved a CFA1.7 billion grant (approximately $2.8 million) to
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April 15, 2026

African Energy Chamber urges ‘Refine, Baby Refine’ as global shocks

CAPE TOWN The African Energy Chamber has called for an urgent expansion of refining capacity
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March 30, 2026

DRC–Angola Economic Forum signals strategic push to reshape Central Africa’s

KINSHASA – The DRC – Angola Economic Forum, scheduled for April 1 to 2, 2026,
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March 28, 2026

The DRC’s untapped power could shape Africa’s economic future if

LAGOS – The Democratic Republic of the Congo has long been viewed as a paradox,
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March 24, 2026

Africa’s three largest economies diverge in 2025 as growth momentum

LAGOS – Africa’s three largest economies entered 2025 with similar scale but clearly different growth
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March 23, 2026

Too many banks, too little scale: Ethiopia’s lenders face pressure

LAGOS — Ethiopia’s banking sector, long shielded from foreign competition and dominated by a single
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January 14, 2026

Africa’s oil geopolitics intensify global competition, economic risk and security

By AfricaHeadline-style analysis LAGOS – Africa’s oil-producing nations remain central to global energy security and
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