Dedollarization roadmap Across Africa, several countries operate with dual or foreign-currency-based monetary systems. Zimbabwe uses the US dollar alongside the ZiG. Others such as Zambia, Angola, Mozambique, and Nigeria have all experienced periods where foreign currencies dominated local transactions. These systems often emerge during economic crises, when inflation destroys confidence in domestic money and people...
Top 10 African economies and GDP growth The economic outlook for the African continent in 2026 shows a period of significant recovery and expansion. Financial analysts are closely watching the Top 10 African economies and GDP growth as regional performance is expected to reach 4.3 percent. This growth rate is an improvement from the 4.0...
Democratic Republic of Congo Mineral Deals On January 20, 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo officially presented a comprehensive portfolio of strategic mineral assets to the United States government and private sector investors. This development marks a significant step in the implementation of the Washington Accords, a bilateral framework signed in December 2025. The transition...
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth outlook for Zambia. The IMF now projects real GDP growth of 5.2 percent in 2025 and 5.8 percent in 2026. The change reflects a clear concern. The agency says limited hydropower generation and periodic load management will weigh on non-mining economic activity. Zambia’s overall performance shows...