Nigeria’s foreign exchange buffers have expanded sharply over the past two years, with net reserves rising more than sevenfold as the country overhauled its currency management framework. Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves rose 772% in two years to $34.8 billion at the end of 2025. The figure now exceeds the country’s total gross reserves recorded…
Egypt’s central bank and commercial banks now hold more foreign currency than ever before. On Monday, the central bank said net foreign assets, a key measure that shows total foreign money held minus foreign debts, rose by $4.02 billion in January. The new total reached a record $29.54 billion. Egypt’s net foreign assets rose by…
Uganda’s central bank said it will begin its domestic gold purchasing programme this month, joining a growing number of central banks worldwide that are boosting their gold holdings amid rising prices. Uganda’s central bank will start buying domestic gold this month to boost reserves amid record gold prices. Gold prices have surged above $5,000 an…
Abdulsamad Rabiu, Nigeria’s second richest man, and the fourth richest person in Africa, is set to receive a big dividend pay after BUA Cement reported a significant increase in profits for the previous fiscal year. Abdulsamad Rabiu, Nigeria’s second richest man, is set to receive nearly N324.38 billion in dividends from BUA Cement’s record profits.…
As the Middle East crisis continues to escalate following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, East Africans have received an unexpected note of reassurance. Iran’s ambassador to Kenya assured that Iran’s missile strikes will not target Africa, emphasizing their range limit of 2,000 km as a sign of peaceful intentions. The…
In global finance, a robust currency serves as a significant indicator, transcending a mere exchange rate figure, particularly within select African countries. A strong currency reflects a nation’s economic health, reliability, and discipline, which is vital for investors and residents. Depreciation of currencies increases the cost of imports, driving inflation and impacting both individuals and…
A South African tech billionaire is expanding into the insurance sector after the country’s competition watchdog recommended approval of a transaction that will give him an interest in King Price. South African tech billionaire Zak Calisto is moving into insurance after regulators backed his planned stake in King Price. The Competition Commission recommended that the…
The United States has lifted sanctions imposed in July 2023 on three senior Malian officials over their links to Russia’s Wagner mercenary group, in a move that signals a diplomatic reset with the military-led governments of the Sahel. The United States has lifted sanctions on three senior Malian officials previously targeted for their links to…
The world’s largest premium aluminium producer, Emirates Global Aluminium, reported stronger core earnings for 2025 after record metal sales offset a major financial hit tied to its Guinea operations. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) posted stronger core profits in 2025 despite losing a key bauxite concession in Guinea. Record aluminium sales and higher realised prices drove…
