Africa Intelligence Brief for Thursday: the continent's stock markets are booming even as five of eight major economies fell into business contraction, Kenya's inflation hit a two-year high, and Nigeria defied the trend.

This week, Nigeria strengthened its position in continental capital markets, South Africa secured a landmark sovereign ratings upgrade, private-sector activity weakened across…

Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday: South Africa's economy grew a sixth straight quarter and beat forecasts, Kenya's central bank weighs its first rate rise in years, and an…