Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has successfully raised a record US$2 billion syndicated loan, underscoring strong global investor support for the rapid buildout of integrated infrastructure and industrial platforms shaping Africa’s next phase of economic growth.

The naira mixed on Thursday, slipping against the US dollar (US$) at the Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) as international payments surpassed FX supply.

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, with the All-Share Index declining 0.37% to settle at 242,227.31 points.  The local bourse shrank as sell pressure persisted for four days straight, in what some stockbrokers now call a price correction after a fast-and-furious rally.

Kenya’s private sector activity deteriorated in May 2026, according to Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report released by S&P Global on Thursday. 

Germany is set to be the main economic beneficiary among Europe’s large economies as the continent raises defence spending, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.

The Senate on Wednesday approved a new excise duty regime on sugar-sweetened beverages. The upper chamber also endorsed the creation of a dedicated funding stream to strengthen public health interventions across the country.

Ethereum (ETH) price is struggling to rebound after slipping 8% to $1,730 on Thursday amid bearish action driven by relentless institutional selling via spot ETFs and a cascade of leveraged long liquidations.

Cardano price (ADAUSD) plunged 13.51% to $0.188 over 24h, underperforming the broader market downturn, driven primarily by escalating ecosystem distress and negative sentiment.

Ripple (XRP) price is down 7.04% in 24 hours to $1.15, underperforming a broader market sell-off primarily driven by a wave of forced selling from leveraged long positions.

Bitcoin price (BTCUSD) is down by 6.3% over 24 hours to $62.919 on Thursday, driven by sustained institutional selling pressure. With about $60 billion in transaction value, Bitcoin’s decline is rooted in institutional exits and exacerbated by the unwind of derivatives.