Nigeria's external reserves have risen 10.8% year-over-year to $45.28 billion. This growth reflects strengthening foreign exchange buffers.
Nigeria's external reserves have increased by 10.8% compared to the previous year, reaching $45.28 billion. This figure indicates that the country's foreign exchange buffers are strengthening. The data comes from a report highlighting positive developments in the nation's financial position as of December 31, 2025.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce spending on gold and petroleum products amid falling foreign exchange reserves and rising import bills linked to the West Asia conflict.
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves dropped by Ksh 47.5 billion to USD 13.656 billion, providing 5.8 months of import cover, the Central Bank of Kenya announced. The decline comes amid export disruptions from the Iran war and looming fuel shortages. Officials say the reserves still meet statutory requirements.
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Egypt’s Central Bank reported that the banking sector’s net foreign assets dropped 7.1% in February 2026 to $27.39bn from $29.51bn in January. The decline stems from commercial banks funding a partial exit of foreign investors from local debt amid the Iran war fallout. Meanwhile, local liquidity rose to EGP 14.286trn.
Egypt’s current account deficit narrowed by 13.6% to $9.5bn in the first half of fiscal year 2025/26, driven by a 29.6% surge in remittances to $22.1bn, Central Bank of Egypt data shows. Tourism and Suez Canal revenues also boosted the services surplus.
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Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr Kamau Thugge has assured that the shilling will hold steady against the US dollar despite global pressures, citing a USD619 million balance of payments surplus and strong reserves. He expressed optimism amid Middle East conflict and US trade policy uncertainties. Talks with the IMF continue for a new program after the previous one expired.
Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) bought US$457 million on Friday, April 10, its largest purchase in two years. Gross international reserves reached US$45.431 million, with net reserves turning positive at US$323 million. The official dollar closed lower at $1.395 for sale at Banco Nación.
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The Banco de la República reported that Colombia's external debt rose to US$253.168 million in January 2026, equivalent to 55.2% of GDP. This marks an increase from December 2025 and January last year. Public sector debt stood at US$157.833 million, while private sector debt was US$95.336 million.