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Central Africa Lending Rates Fall, but Individuals Still Pay More

In Central Africa, individuals paid an average 15.48% on bank loans from April to June, five points more than big firms. The figures come from the Bank of Central African States' quarterly monetary policy report, which also shows that lending rates fell in the second quarter of 2026. The report highlights the significant gap in lending rates between individuals and businesses in the region.