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Africa advances despite global headwinds – AFMI 2025
KAMPALA, October 16, 2025 — The past 12 months have seen highs and lows around the world. Difficult macroeconomic conditions, compounded by a turbulent trade environment and geopolitical tensions, have created challenges…
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Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2025 to launch on October 16
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — For the ninth consecutive year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index will evaluate the development of financial markets across Africa, with a particular focus on market accessibility,…
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AfDB to host Africa NCA COP Secretariat in Abidjan
ADDIS ABABA, September 21, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has officially announced that it will host the Secretariat of the Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice [Africa NCA…
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Widespread progress in African financial markets
KAMPALA, October 25, 2024 — There have been clear improvements across countries in the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024. Scores have risen for 23 countries [82 percent], which is the highest…
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