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Economy & Finance — Friday, 2 October 2026

The most important developments in sub-Saharan Africa. Six days a week.

2 October 2026

Senegal to brief creditors on debt plan with IMF

Senegal will present its debt treatment strategy to external creditors on a call hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 6 October, the finance ministry announced.

2 October 2026

Zambia cuts interest rate by 2.5 points to 10.75%

The Bank of Zambia cut its policy rate by 250 basis points to 10.75% on 30 September, its second cut this year.

2 October 2026

Mozambique holds key rate at 9.25% citing inflation risks

The Bank of Mozambique kept its benchmark MIMO rate at 9.25% on 1 October, its fourth consecutive hold.

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