Africa's Consumer Confidence Slips Back Into Negative Territory in May

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After nearly three years of remaining largely in positive territory, Africa's Consumer Confidence Index fell to -2.2 in May 2026, signalling a renewed deterioration in consumer sentiment across the continent.

While the decline may appear modest, it is symbolically significant. The May reading marks the first negative continental score …

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