Bunmi Bailey
October 22, 2025
South Sudan and Ethiopia have emerged as Africa’s weakest-performing currencies in the first eight months of 2025, as declining export revenues, limited foreign exchange inflows, and persistent macroeconomic pressures undermined FX stability, according to the latest Africa’s Pulse report by the World Bank.
Across the continent, currency weakness has continued to shape inflation dynamics, import costs, and investor sentiment. For instance, a weaker naira increases import bills and inflationary pressures while signaling economic fragility and lower investor confidence.
