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Central Bank of Nigeria Cuts Benchmark Rate by 350 Basis Points as Inflation Eases to 15.39%
Nigeria's headline inflation eased for a third straight month to 15.39% in August 2026, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria to cut its benchmark rate by 350 basis points.
Nassef Sawiris: The Relentless Visionary Who Built an Egyptian Empire Without Borders
From a Cairo family dynasty to the upper reaches of global chemicals and sport, Nassef Sawiris has built an empire defined by its refusal to be contained by geography.
MNT-Halan and North Africa's Quiet Fintech Consolidation
Egypt's MNT-Halan has become the standard-bearer for North African fintech, a region that recorded its strongest performance in five years with 26% of all continental deals.
African Startups Raised Over $711 Million in Q1 2026 as Fintech and Energy Lead
TechCabal Insights tracked over 80 deals across the African tech ecosystem in the first quarter of 2026, with disclosed transactions adding up to $711 million.
Egypt, the IMF and the Politics of Currency Adjustment
Egypt's continued engagement with the IMF and the management of its currency remain the defining story of North Africa's largest economy.
A Wave of African Rate Decisions Reshapes the Region's Monetary Map
A wave of African interest-rate decisions has reshaped the region's monetary landscape, with Ghana, Mauritius, Nigeria, Egypt and Rwanda each calibrating policy to their own realities.