African monetary policy - The Habari Network

Africa’s Banking Giants: A Tale of Two Economies

By Des H Rikhotso As Ethiopia embarks on an ambitious plan to localize currency production, the continent’s banking landscape reveals a striking concentration of financial power...

Illustration of Africa’s fragmented currencies and payment systems, showing multiple national currencies and digital payment challenges slowing cross-border trade and economic integration.

Opinion4 months ago

Africa’s Currency Disconnect: Why Your Money Crosses Borders Slower Than You Do

By Dr. Princess C. Mutisya “Africa has 33 currencies, yet none is accepted anywhere on the continent. I fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, show my...

Illustration of African currencies falling against the U.S. dollar, symbolizing economic dependence, foreign debt, and import reliance in Africa.

Opinion10 months ago

Why Do African Currencies Keep Falling Against the Dollar? It’s Not Weakness – It’s Systemic Dependence

By Farhia Noor Every time the U.S. economy sneezes, African currencies catch a cold. Ghana. Nigeria. Kenya. South Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo. Across the...

ECOWAS at 50: Celebrating Five Decades of Regional Integration and Challenges Ahead

Zina’s Youth View on Africa12 months ago

ECOWAS at 50: A Crucial Crossroads for Reinvention and Resilience

By Godfred Zina As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) marks its 50th anniversary, the regional bloc finds itself at a pivotal moment. Despite...