We cover forex in Africa. No fluff. No magic formulas. Just stories, data points, and plain-English explainers about the markets that actually touch people here.

We’re independent. Small on purpose. Built and run by Karim Bennouna—a data-driven marketer and educator who got tired of global sites treating Africa like a footnote. So we made our own thing.

What we do

  • Report what’s moving African currencies, and why it matters.
  • Track practical stuff people run into all the time: liquidity in off-hours, spreads on “exotic” pairs, mobile-first platforms, and local bank rails.
  • Watch the rule-makers: FSCA (South Africa), CMA (Kenya), SEC/Central Bank guidance (Nigeria), and more when relevant.
  • Publish explainers, glossaries, and country pages in plain language. No jargon gymnastics.

Basically: news you can understand, context you can use, and zero hero worship of “market wizards.” (They have enough fans.)

What we don’t do

We don’t tell you what to trade. We don’t offer financial, tax, or legal advice. We don’t sell miracle strategies. If you’re looking for “double your account by Friday,” you took a wrong turn.

How we work

  • Research-first. We prioritize primary sources and official notices, then add context.
  • Africa-centered. USD/ZAR? Of course. But also USD/NGN, USD/KES, USD/GHS, EUR/ZAR, and the realities behind those moves.
  • Human + AI. We use AI tools to draft and organize. Humans review, edit, and—when needed—say “nope.” If an error slips through, we fix it. Fast.
  • Clear labeling. Opinion pieces are labeled. Explainers are labeled. News is… news.

Why Africa

Because the story here is bigger than headlines about “frontier markets.” Capital controls, FX windows, mobile money rails, thin liquidity at weird hours—real constraints, real creativity, real stakes. It’s not a sideshow. It’s the main plot for millions.

Our stance

Skeptical by default. Curious on purpose. We’ll call hype when we see it, celebrate good policy when it actually helps, and keep receipts. If that sounds blunt, good. Markets punish wishful thinking.

Funding & disclosures

We’re independent. To keep the lights on, we may use standard web ads and occasional affiliate links to non-competing resources. If a link could earn a commission, we mark it. If a partner ever influences coverage, we publish that influence or we walk away. Simple.

Corrections

See something off? Tell us. Send a source, a screenshot, or both. We’ll review and update with a clear note. Accountability isn’t optional.

Contact

Prefer X (Twitter)? Tag or DM @FXTradingAfr. We read it. We might even reply with a chart. Or a meme. Depends on the day.

FXTradingAfrica.com — Africa’s FX story, told like it matters. Because it does.