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.

Angola’s non-oil economy gains momentum as Luanda overtakes Kenya and

Lagos – For much of the past two decades, Angola’s economic narrative was almost entirely
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Africa’s economic power map is changing faster than expected

Johannesburg – The latest projections from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (April 2026)
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Angola overtakes Kenya and Ethiopia as Africa’s economic hierarchy shifts

KIGALI – As Africa enters a new phase of economic recalibration in 2026, one of
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Angola’s industrial future may depend on a Bank of Industry

Lagos – The proposed establishment of a Bank of Industry (BOI) in Angola may ultimately
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Africa’s economic recalibration gains pace as growth outlook improves in

Johannesburg – Africa’s economy is projected to expand by 4.2 per cent in 2026, according
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José de Lima Massano, the technocrat entrusted with redefining Angola’s

KIGALI – When João Lourenço moved to reorganise the architecture of Angola’s economic governance, few
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Angola signals a post-oil future in Nairobi

Nairobi – At the Africa Forward Summit held at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Angola
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Africa and France push for ‘Sovereign partnership’ at Nairobi Summit

Nairobi – At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre, African and
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Kenya in numbers: Inflation eases as growth holds near 5%

Johannesburg – The economy of Kenya continues to demonstrate relative resilience amid tighter global financial
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Angola’s Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) expands microcredit push as Angola’s

Lagos – Angola’s Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC), Angola’s state-backed credit guarantee fund, is emerging as
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