Egypt: Core Inflation Hits 40.3% in February
Egypt's annual core inflation rate hits 40.3 percent in February, compared to…
Zimbabwe adopts new inflation rate based on U.S. dollar, local currency
Zimbabwe will from now on measure inflation using a weighted average of…
Kenya’s inflation climbs to 9.2pc as some food prices soar
Increasing food prices in Kenya have continued to put households under pressure…
From Chinua Achebe to Toyin Falola – 5 essential books Nigeria’s new president should read
Not many African political leaders are known to have publicly declared their…
Egypt: CBE Maintains Interest Rate Depite Soaring Inflation
The Central Bank of Egypt(CBE) kept interest rates steady at its first meeting…
Tunisians struggle with prices and shortages as economy worsens
Tunisian street cleaner, Lassad Mejri, says life has grown so tough for…
Egypt: Government Rolls out Early Ramadan Discounts as Inflation Continue to Soar
Inflation-stricken Egyptians are flocking to discounted "Ahlan (Welcome) Ramadan" markets that opened…
Kenya’s inflation slows further to 9.0% yr/yr in January
Kenya's inflation (KECPI=ECI) slowed to 9.0% year-on-year in January from 9.1% a…
Egyptians offered loans to buy books as inflation soars
Egyptians are used to paying for costly items such as cars or…
Bank of Ghana to raise rates by 175 basis points later in January
The Bank of Ghana, wrestling with runaway inflation, is expected to deliver…