African stock markets showed mixed performances this week, reflecting the continent’s highly localized investment dynamics. While some indices rallied strongly, others faced sharp corrections or continued weakness, highlighting selective investor sentiment.

Last week saw a mixed performance across African equity markets, with a clear divergence between North and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Last week brought mixed performances across African equity markets, highlighting distinct regional dynamics. While Kenya and Nigeria posted notable gains, Zimbabwe and Tanzania faced significant challenges. Ghana continues to lead as the top-performing market of the year in local currency, with a stellar YTD return of +51.22%, while Kenya takes the lead in USD and EUR terms, with YTD gains of +57.12% and +64.98%, respectively. Let’s explore the key trends and stories shaping the markets this week.

This week brought mixed results across African equity markets, with notable winners and significant declines. While Kenya's stock market continues to surge, reflecting strong investor confidence, Zimbabwe faced sharp setbacks, highlighting ongoing economic instability. South Africa also showed remarkable resilience, adding to its steady year-to-date gains. Let’s dive deeper into the week's standout performances and challenges.