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Features

Lender Of Last Resort: Q&A With Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Head John Mangudya

John Mangudya, head of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, describes his efforts to move the bank away from the quasi-fiscal activities that distracted it from its core mission.

Country Report

Ghana: Sustaining Growth Momentum

Ghana has been one of Africa’s star performers, boosted by expanding oil production. But currency volatility, foreign-investor jitters and an upcoming election pose challenges.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Senegal: Strength In Diversity

Senegal enjoys a broad range of economic drivers, political stability and a long-range development plan designed to appeal to foreign investors.

Features

Kenya Becomes Oil Exporter Propelled By China Deal

China's rise is boosting the economies of African nations.

News

A Disciplinarian Gets Another Term As Kenya’s Central Bank Governor

Kenyan monetary policy remains in the same hands.

News

South Africa’s New President Faces Skepticism

South Africa is increasingly difficult to govern.

Features

Mobile Cash In The Midst Of Libya’s Chaos

Financial innovation continues despite Libya's strife.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Morocco: The Long View

Morocco’s growth will continue to slow in 2019 but its strengths point to an acceleration down the road.

Features

London Stock Exchange Roadshow Seeks Fresh African Listings

African companies get a boost from the London Stock Exchange.

Features

Regulators Approve Merger Creating Africa’s Largest Bank

Bank merger will create a major new player on the African banking scene.

Features

“African Amazon” Debuts

African startup makes history as the first IPO on a major stock exchange.

Capital Raising & Corporate Finance

Egypt And Morocco Boost Reserves With Bonds

Two north African nations try to stabilize their finances.