Ethiopia’s central bank will auction $50m on Dec 2 to ease FX shortages and stabilise the weakening birr. The National Bank of Ethiopia says the sale is part of efforts to support price and external stability. Read more: financeinafrica.com/news/nbe-to-au…

Fraud is costing Nigeria’s banks & fintechs ₦159B+ since 2020, from POS scams to fake digital loans. Prevention and stronger verification systems are now the only defence. Full insight: financeinafrica.com/insights/insid…

Nigeria’s banking system may be at a turning point. The CBN’s draft rules make banks & fintechs liable for APP fraud, with mandatory reimbursements & strict timelines. A major shift in protecting wallets in the digital economy. Full report: financeinafrica.com/insights/niger…

Nigeria has officially become the first country to complete the AfCFTA Secretariat’s inaugural five-year implementation review, a milestone achieved under the leadership of Dr. Jumoke Oduwole and coordinated by the National AfCFTA Committee. financeinafrica.com/insights/niger…

Ghana’s private-sector momentum stalled in November, with business activity holding almost flat despite easing cost pressures and steady demand. Read the full story: financeinafrica.com/news/ghanas-bu…

Kenya recorded the strongest private sector expansion among eight major African economies in November, as business activity accelerated across the region, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surveys published by S&P Global. financeinafrica.com/insights/kenya…

Business activity in Mozambique expanded at the quickest pace in nine months in November, driven by a sharp increase in new business and higher employment, Standard Bank data showed on Wednesday. Full story: financeinafrica.com/news/mozambiqu…

Burkina Faso has strengthened its fiscal position after repaying over $2.1bn in domestic debt between January and November 2025, backed by a sharp rise in revenue collection. According to Finance Minister Aboubacar Nacanabo, state revenue hit $4.4bn by September, 105% of the

COMESA has launched a new Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP) that lets African traders pay each other directly in local currencies, no dollar, no costly conversions, no delays. A major shift for cross-border trade in the region. Full insight: zurl.co/JHXqx

US-bound exports from South Africa surged 37% in the first ten months of 2025, rising from R12.4bn to R17bn even as Washington imposed new tariffs and trade barriers. Meanwhile, imports from the US dipped slightly over the same period. Full story: financeinafrica.com/news/us-import…

Ghana’s international reserves have remained resilient in 2025 despite heavy foreign exchange interventions, aimed at supporting the cedi rising dollar demand. Full story: financeinafrica.com/news/ghanas-re…

Kenya’s central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate to 9.00% from 9.25%, marking its ninth consecutive cut and taking borrowing costs to their lowest level since January 2023. Full story: financeinafrica.com/insights/kenya…

Small businesses in South Africa that ship goods to the US are facing a tough festive season, with heavy tariffs from Washington slashing Black Friday sales by 66%, year-on-year, in November, according to the SME Export Index. financeinafrica.com/news/south-afr…

South Africa has raised R11.8 billion ($693 million) in its first-ever infrastructure bond sale, attracting bids of more than double the amount on offer, and signalling strengthening investor confidence as fiscal and structural reforms gather pace. financeinafrica.com/news/south-afr…

A guide to payment APIs in Africa: How developers are turning money into code Developers across Africa are now using open APIs to build payment, identity, and credit services, transforming banking rails into programmable infrastructure. financeinafrica.com/insights/apis-…

Ghanaian fintechs can now operate in Rwanda without needing a new license. The new fintech “passport” makes cross-border expansion faster, cheaper, and simpler. What does this mean for founders, investors, and users? Read the full analysis: financeinafrica.com/insights/finte…

Egypt’s inflation slowed more than expected in November, easing pressure on the central bank after last month’s setback and reopening the door to further rate cuts. Full story: financeinafrica.com/insights/egypt…