Kenyan equities extended their strong 2026 performance through August, buoyed by a robust first-half earnings season that lifted large-cap stocks on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, according to Soko Directory. At the same time, inflation ticked up to 6.6 percent, adding a note of caution to the market rally as investors weighed corporate gains against rising price pressures in the economy.

The Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run on Monday, September 8, 2026, with market capitalisation on the NGX once again crossing the N160 trillion threshold, according to Nairametrics. The milestone marks the first time the market has reclaimed that level since August 10, when it initially crossed N160 trillion before a sharp two-week correction pulled valuations back. The report indicates the market is now moving to retest its August 10 highs.

In June, the Nigerian stock market experienced significant losses, with investors losing N13.3 trillion in value on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), marking the highest monthly loss recorded in the first half of the year. This decline is attributed to profit-taking activities among investors. Additionally, FTSE Russell has delayed Nigeria's Frontier Market status due to concerns regarding the T+1 settlement system, according to Vanguard Business.

According to Nairametrics, an investor who invested N1 million in Aradel Holdings Plc shares on January 2, 2026, would have seen their investment grow to N2.11 million by June 30, 2026, due to the increase in the stock's price. The report discusses the best and worst performing stocks on the Nigerian Exchange for the first half of 2026.

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) showed signs of recovery as trading activity picked up noticeably during the week ended September 4, according to Daily News. The newspaper reports that investors are returning to the market ahead of the final quarter of the year, with gains not only in the volume of shares traded but also in broader market performance indicators, suggesting the bourse is finding a stronger footing.

Nigerian equities continued their correction into the first week of July 2026, although there was a notable rebound on Friday. This trend was attributed to ongoing profit-taking in the industrial goods sector, according to Nairametrics.