News
Kenya: Economic Turmoil Awaits New Central Bank Governor
The new Central Bank of Kenya governorKamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF.
Africa
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Banking
World’s Best Banks 2023—Africa
African banks remain resilient and ready to weather any storm that comes their way.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Africa: Standard Bank CEO Skeptical Of Retail CBDCS
The IMF has conducted CBDC workshops in Africa covering issues posed by central bank-governed virtual digital assetsbut adoption has been sluggish.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Nigerian Banks Adopt Holding Company Structures
Shifting to a holding company allows the parent company to coordinate and manage all the units.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
African Bonds Oversubscribed
The African bond market is heating up again after years of sovereign defaults and Covid-related headwinds.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Nigeria: How Will The New President Impact The Economy?
Nigeria's new president facesa legal challenge to his victory and the arduous task of rebuilding an economy intatters.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
A Joint Investment: India, UAE, and Africa
India and the UAE combine forces to invest in Africa.
Features
Africa’s Gas Bubble
A slew of activity to meet Europe’s war-driven thirst for new sources of hydrocarbons could put long-term development at risk.
Features
Africa: Crystal-Clear Trends
A clearer path for Africa’s banking industry is forming, as regulators focus on strong and supportive controls.
Features
Africa: Digital Payments Progress
The digitization of payments is transforming African economies, but challenges remain.
News
Native Grains Comeback Solves Urgent Problems
Home-grown grain may be the solution to the global wheat shortage caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.
