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Ethiopia FX & NBE Policy

Ethiopia’s IMF-Backed Forex Reform: A $2.6bn Loss—What Went Wrong?

Ethiopia’s central bank plunged $2.6 billion into the red after IMF reforms—yet the Fund declared victory. Why the disconnect between balance sheets and celebration?

FXTradingAfrica Team
January 26, 2026

South Africa FX & SARB Policy

Rand at Multi-Year Highs: Why It’s Not a Fluke

The rand just hit four-year highs—but five hidden forces could either propel it past…

FXTradingAfrica Team
January 27, 2026

Mauritius FX & BoM Policy

RBI–Bank of Mauritius Pact Pushes INR–MUR for Bilateral Transactions

RBI and Bank of Mauritius ditch dollar middlemen for direct INR-MUR settlements—how…

FXTradingAfrica Team
January 26, 2026

Kenya FX & CBK Policy

Fitch Keeps Kenya at ‘Junk’ Despite Strong Forex Reserves

Fitch keeps Kenya at 'B-' junk status despite $12.4B reserves and aggressive debt…

FXTradingAfrica Team
January 26, 2026

Ethiopia FX & NBE Policy

Ethiopia’s IMF-Backed Forex Reform: A $2.6bn Loss—What Went Wrong?

Ethiopia's central bank plunged $2.6 billion into the red after IMF reforms—yet the…

FXTradingAfrica Team
January 26, 2026