Africa is set to strengthen its financial markets with the launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) on October 7, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The launch follows the second Africa Annual Conference on Credit Ratings, holding October 5–6 and convened by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and partners. The conference is examining credit-rating systems, investment opportunities, access to finance and sustainable development, while the wider engagements seek to improve access to reliable credit information and strengthen investor confidence in African...