August 19
Libya: Libya Central Bank Halts Operations Over Employee Abduction
The Central Bank of Libya said that its head of information technology was kidnapped by an unidentified group and that other executives had been threatened. It comes a week after… Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Godwin Emefiele - Nigeria's Disgraced Central Bank Governor
As Nigerians welcome the arrest and detention of Central Bank governor, analysts tell DW how his controversial policies derailed the economy. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Millions Indebted to Mobile App Lenders
Loans through mobile apps have skyrocketed in Kenya. While this fintech industry provides easy-to-access credits, it has become a nightmare. Experts fear the largely unregulated… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Central Bank Battles to Limit Cash-Crunch Fallout
As Nigeria's Central Bank tries to rebuild trust following a disastrous introduction of new naira bills, customers' faith in the financial system is being tested, as many still… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: Ghana and Zambia Race to Secure IMF Bailouts
Runaway inflation and soaring food prices have compelled Ghana and Zambia to seek bailouts from the International Monetary Fund. This week, traders across Ghana closed shop to… Read more »