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African finance news: capital markets, FDI flows, sovereign debt, private equity deals, currency movements, and banking sector developments across the continent.

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African stock exchanges: the complete guide for 2026

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Africa has more than 25 active stock exchanges. This guide covers the continent's major capital markets, their size and liquidity,…

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Tanzania steps in as Hormuz fuel shock hits East Africa

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Africaspoint Editorial

Tanzania's government has intervened to contain fuel price increases from the Hormuz oil shock, joining South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and…

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Nigeria threatens to halt delayed World Bank loans

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Africaspoint Editorial

Nigeria has threatened to stop disbursements on World Bank loans not processed within six months of approval, pushing back against…

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Dangote targets September for London cement listing

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Africaspoint Editorial

Aliko Dangote has named September 2026 as his target for the London listing of Dangote Cement, describing 2026 as the…

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Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…

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Kenya GDP grew 4.6% in 2025 on green energy and construction

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Rawbank posts $232m profit as DRC eyes investment banking

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Dangote revives London listing for $13bn cement giant

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Brent drops 6% on ceasefire hopes after Iran clashes

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