Egypt's sovereign credit rating upgraded by Moody's to B3 from Caa1, citing improved government finances and stronger foreign exchange reserves. Egypt recorded a primary budget surplus of 4.9% of GDP ...

Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 reflects continued growth alongside challenges related to inflation, government debt, currency movements and global economic uncertainty. According to the ...

Africa’s largest publicly traded companies operate in banking, telecommunications, mining, manufacturing, technology and consumer goods. Many have market values reaching billions of dollars, ...

African shares generally trade in the currencies of their respective exchanges. Nigerian stocks trade in naira, BRVM securities in West African CFA francs, South African shares in rand, and Egyptian ...

Sonatel (BRVM: SNTS) to split shares at a 10-for-1 ratio on Oct 26, 2026, aiming to make stock more affordable for individual investors on BRVM. Existing Sonatel shares to be replaced with 10 new ...

Africa’s population is expanding faster than that of most other world regions, creating opportunities and challenges for governments, businesses and investors. The United Nations estimates that Africa ...

African stock markets can behave differently from major international equity markets, potentially offering diversification benefits to global investors. However, the relationship varies by country, ...

Yes. Foreign investors can purchase shares on many African stock exchanges, including markets in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, and West Africa. However, foreign investment rules differ ...

There is no single minimum amount required to invest across all African stock exchanges. The amount needed depends on the exchange, the share price, permitted trading quantities, brokerage fees, and ...

Africa’s combined stock market capitalization runs into hundreds of billions of dollars, but some industry datasets place the broader value of African exchange listings at approximately $2 trillion.