Islamic Banking in Africa

Islamic Banking in Africa: Unlocking Ethical Finance for Growth explores how Africa can harness the principles of Shariah-compliant finance to drive inclusion, reduce poverty, and fund development.

With over 350 million unbanked adults, a booming youth population, and a massive infrastructure gap, Africa urgently needs innovative and ethical financial solutions. Islamic banking-rooted in fairness, transparency, and shared prosperity-offers exactly that.

From sukuk bonds in Senegal and South Africa to microfinance in Sudan and Nigeria, this book presents practical lessons, case studies, and a roadmap for the future of ethical finance across the continent.

Inside, you will discover:

¿ The core principles of Islamic finance explained clearly.

¿ How murabaha, mudarabah, musharakah, and sukuk work in Africa.

¿ Case studies from Nigeria, Kenya, Sudan, Senegal, South Africa, Morocco, Ghana, and Ethiopia.

¿ The role of fintech and mobile money in expanding Shariah-compliant banking.

¿ A practical roadmap built on five pillars: regulation, awareness, microfinance, digital innovation, and human capital.

Whether you are a student, policymaker, banker, entrepreneur, or development professional, this book will give you a deep understanding of how Islamic finance can reshape Africa's economic future.

"This book is both a call to action and a practical guide for unlocking Africa's financial potential through ethical, inclusive, and sustainable Islamic banking."