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African economic and investment trends

Overview

The African economic landscape shows significant shifts in investment and market value. The continent’s real estate market is valued at approximately $17.6 trillion, with a projected annual growth rate of 5.6 percent through 2029. This sector is driven by urbanization and a rising middle class, though countries like Nigeria and Ghana face substantial housing deficits.

By the second half of 2026, investment trends shifted toward mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Kenya emerged as the leading African M&A market by value, seeing a 670.5 percent year-on-year surge to $1.44 billion. Conversely, Nigeria’s M&A deal value declined by approximately 89 percent to $105.8 million, a drop attributed to currency instability and investor caution. Additionally, Kenya has seen an increase in intra-African trade, with the continent accounting for 41.7 percent of its merchandise export earnings in the first quarter of 2026.

Entities

Nigeria · Kenya · Nedbank · LEAF Africa · South Africa

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Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Kenya overtakes Nigeria in African M&A value for H1 2026

    Kenya has surpassed Nigeria as Africa's top M&A market by value, reaching $1.44 billion in H1 2026, driven by large deals like Nedbank's stake in NCBA Group, while Nigeria's deal value fell 89%.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    African real estate market reaches $17.6 trillion valuation

    Africa's real estate market is valued at $17.6 trillion, with Nigeria and Kenya leading projected growth driven by rapid urbanization and a significant housing deficit across the continent.

Sources

africanleadershipmagazine.co.uk · biia.com · businesstoday.co.ke · digitalchew.com · lared.com.gt · tanzaniatimes.net