African banks have grown substantially in the past few years. Those from South Africa are still the biggest, but they are far from being the most profitable.

Nigeria has revitalised its banks following their crisis two years ago. They are now far healthier and are once again making strong profits. But the shake up of the industry will continue for a while yet, as the affects of recent consolidation – including the creation of two new top tier banks – begin to be felt. 

Gabon’s president, Ali Bongo Ondimba, tells The Banker that his reforms will help his country overcome its reliance on oil. But this is no easy task, with the country's growth set to slow this year and its economy hampered by bureaucracy and a lack of good infrastructure. Barbara Njau reports.

Most African currencies are in demand thanks to high rates of economic growth across the continent. Analysts foresee this trend continuing over the next decade, with foreign inflows pushing up foreign exchange trading volumes in many African countries.

Libya's former central bank governor tells how the country's uprising will lead to many opportunities for investors in the oil, tourism, mining and banking sectors, as long as there is a return to stability.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s recent appointment as Nigeria’s economic tsar has led to high expectations that the country can finally start to fulfil its vast potential. But, despite her intellect, boundless energy and standing among investors, the task is a daunting one.