African economies

KEY POINTS Mobile money drives financial inclusion in Africa, with over 500 million accounts enabling access to essential financial services. Mobile transactions reached $200 billion in 2020, contributing up to …

The IMF predicts that Sub-Saharan Africa will have six of the top-10 global economic performers in 2024, offering hope for the region.

Many Africans are finding it hard to make ends meet as food and fuel prices keep rising, creating a cost-of-living crisis that could hamper the continent’s economic recovery. The crisis …