African Economies

Nairobi, Kenya – African economies are entering what analysts describe as a critical juncture, as a wave of withdrawals by foreign banks prompts an urgent reassessment of competitiveness, regulation and financial sector strategy across the continent. Recent years have seen a growing exodus of major global banking institutions from Africa. European and UK-based banks that for decades operated in multiple African markets are now scaling down or completely exiting. According to latest reports, Africa’s overall…