South African markets face jobs and manufacturing data, a bond auction, company earnings, and global oil, gold and U.S. rate signals on August 11.
Libya’s central bank governor Naji Issa has submitted his resignation, raising fresh concerns about financial stability amid the country’s political divide.
African markets face a busy August 10 as investors track inflation, oil prices, currencies, infrastructure finance and regional political developments.
Nigeria's cost-of-living crisis is deepening as households face higher food, housing, transport and electricity costs ahead of the January elections.
Egypt's annual urban inflation accelerated to 14.9% in July from 14.3% in June, as price pressures persisted despite a monthly decline in food prices.
A drone crashed into an untreated naphtha tank at Libya’s Zawia refinery, causing a leak that staff brought under control, with no fire or casualties.
Fitch Ratings affirmed Uganda's long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at 'B' with a stable outlook amid fiscal and external financing pressures.
Sasol purchased 1 million barrels of Nigerian crude for September delivery as West African oil differentials held steady amid firm Asian refinery demand.
The South African rand strengthened as rising gold prices supported the currency, while markets awaited U.S. jobs data for signals on interest rates.
ATIDI aims to double its capital base to $2 billion within two years, expanding guarantees designed to attract private investment into African infrastructure.