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Economic Losses in Africa (2005–2025) and Potential Gains from Stable Investments
Between 2005 and 2025, African economies have experienced significant wealth erosion due to armed conflicts, currency collapses, hyperinflation, and other disruptions. These factors have devalued personal savings and reduced purchasing power across the continent. In this report, we estimate the total monetary loss over this period and compare it to the potential growth had those funds been invested in stable assets like the S&P 500 index, gold, or global real estate funds.
Dec 5, 202518 min read


Mauritius Chosen as Headquarters for African Credit Rating Agency - AfCRA
Port Louis / Johannesburg — Analysis The African Union (AU) has confirmed that the newly established African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will be headquartered in the Republic of Mauritius. The decision positions the island nation at the center of a historic effort to build Africa’s financial self-reliance and reduce dependence on traditional global rating institutions such as S&P Global, Moody’s, and Fitch Ratings . AfCRA’s creation marks a significant milestone in the cont
Oct 16, 20255 min read


Zimbabwe Lifts Growth Forecast: Gold and Tobacco Power a Fragile Recovery
For years, Zimbabwe’s economic headlines have been dominated by currency crises, droughts, and energy shortages. But this month brought a...
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Uganda’s Debt Surges 26%: Why Domestic Borrowing Is Raising Alarms
Uganda’s latest fiscal numbers paint a stark picture. In the past year, the country’s public debt has jumped by 26.2% , climbing from...
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Zambia’s Debt Deal Hits a Snag: Why Afreximbank’s Role Could Reshape Africa’s Financing Future
Zambia was supposed to be turning the page on its debt crisis. After reaching a landmark agreement in June with private creditors to...
Sep 24, 20252 min read


World Bank Urges Bank of Ghana to Step Back from Excessive FX Interventions
The World Bank has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to scale back its frequent interventions in the foreign exchange market, warning...
Sep 1, 20252 min read

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