Eswatini
Eswatini moves to deepen financial markets
Eswatini launches pension-fund and market-reform agenda to boost domestic investment and link payment systems across SADC (MSCI Frontier Africa, US10Y).
Kelvin Peter Msangi
Kelvin Peter Msangi is a Tanzanian finance and economics researcher known for data-driven analysis on fiscal policy, markets, and economic reform. His work has been featured in leading publications across East Africa and other regions.
Hungary
Hungary Holds Rates, Signals Cautious Path
Hungary’s MNB keeps rate at 6.5%, prioritising disinflation and forint stability; markets steady as core CPI, wages, and EU funds guide 2026 outlook. (EURHUF, DXY, CL=F)
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Nudges Fuel Prices Higher
Luxembourg lifts administered diesel and heating-oil caps to reflect higher import costs; inflation impact limited if CL=F and ICE gasoil prices stay stable. (DXY, CL=F)
Somalia
Mogadishu aligns policy with regional bloc
Somalia confirms EAC envoys and fiscal reforms in a weekly cabinet briefing as GDP growth hits 3.9 % and inflation 4.5 %, supported by steady oil (CL=F) and regional equity (MSCI Frontier Africa) trends.
Egypt
Afreximbank leadership reshuffle marks new era
Afreximbank’s leadership transition lifts confidence as assets hit $40 bn; new president Kanayo Awani targets AfCFTA trade, PAPSS expansion, and MSCIAF integration amid strong USDZAR stability.
Angola
Angola makes play for De Beers stake
Angola’s Endiama bids US$6.5 bn for De Beers, seeking 51–60 % control from Anglo American (AAL.L); XAUUSD rises as Luanda pursues diamond integration and SADC trade re-alignment.
Montenegro
Montenegro to Couple Power Market with Italy
Montenegro and Italy to couple power markets via undersea link; integration boosts liquidity, stability, and renewable economics amid wider energy volatility. (CL=F, DXY)
São Tomé and Príncipe
Falcão-1 marks frontier test for Gulf of Guinea
Shell begins drilling the Falcão-1 deepwater well in São Tomé’s Block 10, targeting pre-salt structures as Brent (CL=F) stabilises near US$85 and offshore momentum builds.
South Africa
Rand strengthens as FATF lifts grey-list status
South Africa’s removal from FATF’s grey list lifts the rand (ZARUSD) and JSETOP40 as AML reforms restore investor confidence and reduce compliance risk amid a softer DXY.
Slovenia
Slovenian Consumer Confidence Edges Higher
Slovenian consumer confidence rises y/y as inflation cools and labour market stays firm; improving sentiment points to mild Q4 consumption lift amid tight credit and stable DXY, CL=F.
Czech Republic
Czech PX Edges Higher as Banks, Energy Lift Tape
Czech PX gains on bank and energy strength as CZK holds steady; CNB seen nearing end of easing cycle while DXY and Brent steer regional risk tone and equity earnings outlook. (DXY, CL=F)
Uganda
Banking Consolidation Accelerates in Kampala
Standard Chartered sells Ugandan retail arm to Absa in strategic refocus; consolidation deepens as sector eyes digital scale and regional FX integration. (ABG.JO, UGSE)