A payments company backed by African political leaders has launched a blockchain-based marketplace for trading local currencies, in a bid to make it easier for companies to repatriate their profits ...

Africa’s 10 strongest currencies in September 2026 ranked, including the South African rand. Find out which currencies top the list.

Daya integrates Sui's gasless stablecoin transfers to cut cross-border payment costs for African businesses, where ...

African mobile money providers are shifting from user growth to deeper savings, investment, credit and financial service ...

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Airtel Africa's Airtel Money is considering downsizing its London IPO, which could launch as soon as next week, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the ...

Of the many lofty promises of cryptocurrency, one of the most commendable ones is its potential to bring financial inclusion to underserved users. Nairobi-based Kotani Pay is a crypto payments startup ...

On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. “The currency is a first ...

The looting of Africa by its elites with the witting or unwitting complicity of overseas partners is an old, sad song. Looters are flexible and clever. As Britain and France tighten the screws on ...

The region has joined an African cross-border payment system built for speed and trade – but it could accelerate financial crime.

The region has joined an African cross-border payment system built for speed and trade – but it could accelerate financial ...