The African Union launches the 2025–2034 Decade of Education and Skills Development.
UNESCO supports regional programs to embed sustainability in...
Ventures Platform raises $64M in first close of $75M fund
New fund targets fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and AI...
Ventures Platform raises $64M in first close of $75M fund
New fund targets fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and AI...
Banque Misr inaugurated its new branch in Djibouti on November 5, 2025.
The move aligns with its African expansion strategy and Egypt’s trade...
Banque Misr inaugurated its new branch in Djibouti on November 5, 2025.
The move aligns with its African expansion strategy and Egypt’s trade...
After several delays, the Association of African Petroleum Producers (APPO) has set a new deadline to make the African Energy Bank operational. A summit...
After several delays, the Association of African Petroleum Producers (APPO) has set a new deadline to make the African Energy Bank operational. A summit...
Deal would cut debt, fund Congo Basin forest conservation
Talks ongoing with European partners; timeline not yet set
After raising $670...
Deal would cut debt, fund Congo Basin forest conservation
Talks ongoing with European partners; timeline not yet set
After raising $670...
MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds
Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement
Technology streamlines 4G, readies...
MTN Nigeria, Ericsson test triple-band MIMO, boost 4G speeds
Trial shows 3.2x download, 4x upload speed improvement
Technology streamlines 4G, readies...
The issuance confirms the renewed attractiveness of Abuja's economy to investors, despite geopolitical tensions and the naira's volatility. This market...
The issuance confirms the renewed attractiveness of Abuja's economy to investors, despite geopolitical tensions and the naira's volatility. This market...
Afreximbank urges stronger trade finance to boost Africa's growth
Intra-African trade hit $208B in 2024, but gaps persist
Seminar in Abidjan...
Afreximbank urges stronger trade finance to boost Africa's growth
Intra-African trade hit $208B in 2024, but gaps persist
Seminar in Abidjan...
Cameroon considers new IMF program for 2026-2029
Finance Minister warns support loss risks fiscal, FX instability
IMF aid key to CEMAC reserve...
Cameroon considers new IMF program for 2026-2029
Finance Minister warns support loss risks fiscal, FX instability
IMF aid key to CEMAC reserve...
BOA boosts capital by $115.9M via free share issuance
4.5M new shares distributed; stock price remains stable
Group operates in 18 African...
BOA boosts capital by $115.9M via free share issuance
4.5M new shares distributed; stock price remains stable
Group operates in 18 African...
BGFIBank commits $210M for Kribi oil refinery project
New 30,000 bpd refinery to cut fuel imports, boost GDP
SNH, Ariana Energies lead project;...
BGFIBank commits $210M for Kribi oil refinery project
New 30,000 bpd refinery to cut fuel imports, boost GDP
SNH, Ariana Energies lead project;...
Nigeria delays $2.3B Eurobond after Trump’s militant threat
Government awaits market stability, final Justice Ministry approval
Moody’s upgrades...
Nigeria delays $2.3B Eurobond after Trump’s militant threat
Government awaits market stability, final Justice Ministry approval
Moody’s upgrades...
Nigerian eurobonds fell slightly after Donald Trump threatened military intervention.
The 2051 eurobond dropped 0.5 cent before recovering, trading...
Nigerian eurobonds fell slightly after Donald Trump threatened military intervention.
The 2051 eurobond dropped 0.5 cent before recovering, trading...
The $11.5 million deal aims to boost Chad’s imports and food security.
It brings Proparco’s total guarantees to Ecobank to €125 million...
The $11.5 million deal aims to boost Chad’s imports and food security.
It brings Proparco’s total guarantees to Ecobank to €125 million...
Samb’a Assurances Gabon, the first microinsurance company in Central Africa licensed by the Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets (CIMA), plans to...
Samb’a Assurances Gabon, the first microinsurance company in Central Africa licensed by the Inter-African Conference on Insurance Markets (CIMA), plans to...
Republic of Congo raises $670M through Eurobond issue after 20-year absence
Proceeds to refinance short-term debt; 2032 bond priced at...
Republic of Congo raises $670M through Eurobond issue after 20-year absence
Proceeds to refinance short-term debt; 2032 bond priced at...
EIB invests €20M in fund aiding EU SMEs' Africa expansion
Amethis fund targets growth sectors to build EU-Africa business ties
Investment...
EIB invests €20M in fund aiding EU SMEs' Africa expansion
Amethis fund targets growth sectors to build EU-Africa business ties
Investment...
COBAC raises bank capital requirement to 25 billion CFA francs from 10 billion
Compliance deadline extended to 2029 as most banks face...
COBAC raises bank capital requirement to 25 billion CFA francs from 10 billion
Compliance deadline extended to 2029 as most banks face...
Since its establishment in 2011, the specialized fund, dedicated to supporting African SMEs, reports it has already unlocked over $5 billion in...
Since its establishment in 2011, the specialized fund, dedicated to supporting African SMEs, reports it has already unlocked over $5 billion in...
(YMO)-YMO, the Guinean fintech with global reach, abolishes all transfer and withdrawal fees to Guinea. A historic first for the remittance sector,...
(YMO)-YMO, the Guinean fintech with global reach, abolishes all transfer and withdrawal fees to Guinea. A historic first for the remittance sector,...
The monthlong campaign will collect data from households and businesses.
The initiative aims to improve access to financial services for vulnerable...
The monthlong campaign will collect data from households and businesses.
The initiative aims to improve access to financial services for vulnerable...
Subscriber base shrinks 4.4% amid taxes, regulations, and SIM rules
Firm boosts investment in 5G, fintech, and regional digital platforms
Sonatel,...
Subscriber base shrinks 4.4% amid taxes, regulations, and SIM rules
Firm boosts investment in 5G, fintech, and regional digital platforms
Sonatel,...
Zenith Bank Q3 pretax profit drops 8.4% to ₦917.4B on higher loan losses
Net interest income up 50%; deposits and assets show continued growth
Bank...
Zenith Bank Q3 pretax profit drops 8.4% to ₦917.4B on higher loan losses
Net interest income up 50%; deposits and assets show continued growth
Bank...
(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...
(MEDIAMANIA)-Agence Ecofin, a leading African business news provider, has launched its Portuguese-language platform, Agência Ecofin, extending its reach...
Coris Bank Q3 profit rises 6.25% to $93.5M on stronger operations
Deposits up nearly 10%, but customer loans fall 3.2% year-on-year
Bank...
Coris Bank Q3 profit rises 6.25% to $93.5M on stronger operations
Deposits up nearly 10%, but customer loans fall 3.2% year-on-year
Bank...
Net profit fell to CFA11.9 billion amid rising raw material prices.
Revenue increased slightly by 1.36% to CFA173.4 billion.
The company expects...
Net profit fell to CFA11.9 billion amid rising raw material prices.
Revenue increased slightly by 1.36% to CFA173.4 billion.
The company expects...
Net profit rose to CFA83.3 billion, driven by cost control and strong activity.
Customer deposits increased 13.9% to CFA2,939 billion.
Loan-to-deposit...
Net profit rose to CFA83.3 billion, driven by cost control and strong activity.
Customer deposits increased 13.9% to CFA2,939 billion.
Loan-to-deposit...
EDFI Management Company has provided an $8.25 million partial guarantee for DEG’s $25 million long-term loan to Tanzania’s CRDB Bank.
The...
EDFI Management Company has provided an $8.25 million partial guarantee for DEG’s $25 million long-term loan to Tanzania’s CRDB Bank.
The...
Vista Bank is in advanced talks to acquire a 33% stake in ACEP Cameroon, a key step for entering the CEMAC financial market ecosystem.
Finalizing the...
Vista Bank is in advanced talks to acquire a 33% stake in ACEP Cameroon, a key step for entering the CEMAC financial market ecosystem.
Finalizing the...
Funds to expand MSME lending and support regional growth strategy
Group plans new market entries in Ghana, Cameroon, and others
Coris Holding,...
Funds to expand MSME lending and support regional growth strategy
Group plans new market entries in Ghana, Cameroon, and others
Coris Holding,...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire’s net profit rises 15.4% to $77.9 million
Strong deposit growth and lower loan-loss provisions drive...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire’s net profit rises 15.4% to $77.9 million
Strong deposit growth and lower loan-loss provisions drive...
BCEG says amount lent for 175 projects
Government provides CFA 30B in credit guarantees to support SMEs
Bank aims to boost non-oil growth and...
BCEG says amount lent for 175 projects
Government provides CFA 30B in credit guarantees to support SMEs
Bank aims to boost non-oil growth and...
Net profit reached CFA25.03 billion ($44 million), up 6% year-on-year
Net banking income rose 7% to CFA77.36 billion, driven by higher interest...
Net profit reached CFA25.03 billion ($44 million), up 6% year-on-year
Net banking income rose 7% to CFA77.36 billion, driven by higher interest...
Net profit rose to CFA27.4 billion ($48 million) in the third quarter
Banking income grew 16.4%, driven by fees and intermediation margin
Deposits up...
Net profit rose to CFA27.4 billion ($48 million) in the third quarter
Banking income grew 16.4%, driven by fees and intermediation margin
Deposits up...
Fund to compensate road accident victims of uninsured or hit-and-run drivers
Launch planned for January 1, 2026, after completion of setup...
Fund to compensate road accident victims of uninsured or hit-and-run drivers
Launch planned for January 1, 2026, after completion of setup...
Parliament authorizes up to $2.85 billion in external borrowing
Plan includes a $500 million sovereign sukuk, the country’s first in...
Parliament authorizes up to $2.85 billion in external borrowing
Plan includes a $500 million sovereign sukuk, the country’s first in...
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