EGX is consulting on a revised trading schedule, extending the close to 3:00 PM and adjusting the opening to increase overlap with Gulf...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale
Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal...
Senegal raises 560 billion CFA francs in final 2025 bond sale
Issuance exceeds target, reflecting strong demand despite fiscal...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025
SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven...
Nigeria commercial paper issuances surge, exceeding 1.5 trillion naira in 2025
SEC cites strong liquidity, investor appetite and reform-driven...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency...
Ghana resolves the $750m Afreximbank dispute. This strategic move avoids default and protects the lender’s credit rating from agency...
Ghana enacts the VASP Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets under the Bank of Ghana, ending years of legal and regulatory ambiguity.
The law mandates...
Ghana enacts the VASP Bill 2025 to regulate digital assets under the Bank of Ghana, ending years of legal and regulatory ambiguity.
The law mandates...
Sanlam Maroc takes a stake in Woliz, a local retail tech startup
The deal marks Sanlam’s first long-term private equity venture in Morocco
Investment...
Sanlam Maroc takes a stake in Woliz, a local retail tech startup
The deal marks Sanlam’s first long-term private equity venture in Morocco
Investment...
Treasury securities issuance reached CFA5,272.8 billion from January to October
Bond issues exceeded Treasury bills, signaling a shift to longer-term...
Treasury securities issuance reached CFA5,272.8 billion from January to October
Bond issues exceeded Treasury bills, signaling a shift to longer-term...
US strikes in Sokoto test Nigeria's financial stability, causing Eurobond yields to surge and investor risk premiums to rise sharply.
The Naira...
US strikes in Sokoto test Nigeria's financial stability, causing Eurobond yields to surge and investor risk premiums to rise sharply.
The Naira...
The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the BCEAO and ECOWAS financial systems.
Ministers from...
The BCID-AES launches with 500B CFA to fund Sahel infrastructure, asserting sovereignty from the BCEAO and ECOWAS financial systems.
Ministers from...
(UMOA-TITRES) - UMOA-Titres announces the organisation of the 8th edition of the Regional Public Securities Market Meetings (REMTP), to be held on 27–28...
(UMOA-TITRES) - UMOA-Titres announces the organisation of the 8th edition of the Regional Public Securities Market Meetings (REMTP), to be held on 27–28...
The agreement focuses on trade finance and cross-border payments, including in renminbi
It builds on a partnership between the two banks that began...
The agreement focuses on trade finance and cross-border payments, including in renminbi
It builds on a partnership between the two banks that began...
BICEC names Mohamed Simporé as chief executive officer effective December 23, 2025
The former BCP executive brings over 25 years of banking...
BICEC names Mohamed Simporé as chief executive officer effective December 23, 2025
The former BCP executive brings over 25 years of banking...
BEAC forecasts a gradual rebound in CEMAC foreign reserves from 2026 onward
Reserves are projected to exceed CFA7,000 billion, or more...
BEAC forecasts a gradual rebound in CEMAC foreign reserves from 2026 onward
Reserves are projected to exceed CFA7,000 billion, or more...
Sector revenue rose 6.2% after a contraction in the previous quarter
International transfers led growth, especially flows outside CEMAC
User...
Sector revenue rose 6.2% after a contraction in the previous quarter
International transfers led growth, especially flows outside CEMAC
User...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its Executive Board has approved the immediate disbursement of $442.4 million to the Democratic Republic...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its Executive Board has approved the immediate disbursement of $442.4 million to the Democratic Republic...
Five-year reserve-based facility signed in Abuja on December 20
Funding combines debt refinancing with new capital for upstream growth
Output...
Five-year reserve-based facility signed in Abuja on December 20
Funding combines debt refinancing with new capital for upstream growth
Output...
Fitch lowered Gabon’s sovereign rating to CCC- amid rising fiscal stress
Payment arrears reached CFA443.6 billion by October 2025, up sharply from...
Fitch lowered Gabon’s sovereign rating to CCC- amid rising fiscal stress
Payment arrears reached CFA443.6 billion by October 2025, up sharply from...
Central bank launches project for real-time transfers across banks and mobile wallets
System aims to speed government payments and improve business...
Central bank launches project for real-time transfers across banks and mobile wallets
System aims to speed government payments and improve business...
Nigeria plans to finance a record ₦23.85tn deficit ($15.9bn) domestically in 2026, keeping sovereign yields high and prospectively, boosting banks’...
Nigeria plans to finance a record ₦23.85tn deficit ($15.9bn) domestically in 2026, keeping sovereign yields high and prospectively, boosting banks’...
Standard Chartered finalized a FCFA 51.7 billion ($86 million) loan to build rubber and palm oil factories for the state-owned CDC.
Repayment is...
Standard Chartered finalized a FCFA 51.7 billion ($86 million) loan to build rubber and palm oil factories for the state-owned CDC.
Repayment is...
Nigeria’s SEC approves FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series II launch
Fund targets ₦20 billion for corporate debt to mid-sized firms
Strategy focuses on...
Nigeria’s SEC approves FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund Series II launch
Fund targets ₦20 billion for corporate debt to mid-sized firms
Strategy focuses on...
Public debt rose to CFA8,606.6 billion by end-October 2025
Domestic debt now exceeds CFA4,391 billion, driven by regional markets
Debt arrears...
Public debt rose to CFA8,606.6 billion by end-October 2025
Domestic debt now exceeds CFA4,391 billion, driven by regional markets
Debt arrears...
Togolese banks granted CFA903 billion in new loans by end-September 2025, up 22% year on year.
The National Credit Council cited sustained...
Togolese banks granted CFA903 billion in new loans by end-September 2025, up 22% year on year.
The National Credit Council cited sustained...
Ecobank and Coris Bank dominate WAEMU public securities market
Ecobank leads largest, liquid markets; Coris strong in Sahelian states
Banks...
Ecobank and Coris Bank dominate WAEMU public securities market
Ecobank leads largest, liquid markets; Coris strong in Sahelian states
Banks...
While Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger remain legally members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), financial markets are beginning to tell...
While Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger remain legally members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), financial markets are beginning to tell...
Cameroon microfinance institutions earned CFA5.24 billion in net profit in 2024.
Net profit rose 54.5% year on year, according to Cobac.
Cameroon...
Cameroon microfinance institutions earned CFA5.24 billion in net profit in 2024.
Net profit rose 54.5% year on year, according to Cobac.
Cameroon...
President authorizes new buyer credit to expand national video surveillance
Loan complements earlier financing from CITIC Bank and Bank of...
President authorizes new buyer credit to expand national video surveillance
Loan complements earlier financing from CITIC Bank and Bank of...
Swedfund commits $20 million to Helios CLEAR climate fund
Investment targets low-carbon sectors and climate adaptation in Africa
Move aims to...
Swedfund commits $20 million to Helios CLEAR climate fund
Investment targets low-carbon sectors and climate adaptation in Africa
Move aims to...
Reopens November 2025 eurobond to raise an additional $260 million
Original bond carries a 9.875% coupon and matures in November...
Reopens November 2025 eurobond to raise an additional $260 million
Original bond carries a 9.875% coupon and matures in November...
By Pierre-Samuel Guedj, impact investing and CSR expert in Africa, President of Affectio Mutandi and Chair of the CSR & SDGs Commission of the French...
By Pierre-Samuel Guedj, impact investing and CSR expert in Africa, President of Affectio Mutandi and Chair of the CSR & SDGs Commission of the French...
Nigeria’s central bank revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes
CBN cites persistent regulatory breaches, undercapitalisation, governance...
Nigeria’s central bank revokes licences of Aso Savings, Union Homes
CBN cites persistent regulatory breaches, undercapitalisation, governance...
Budgetary tensions in Senegal have renewed concerns about banking contagion within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Despite a sharp...
Budgetary tensions in Senegal have renewed concerns about banking contagion within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Despite a sharp...
Fund will support start-ups in maritime and blue economy sectors
Launch planned at Lagos blue economy investment summit in March 2026
Initiative...
Fund will support start-ups in maritime and blue economy sectors
Launch planned at Lagos blue economy investment summit in March 2026
Initiative...
The African Development Bank secured $11 billion in pledges to replenish the African Development Fund.
The amount rose from the previous cycle...
The African Development Bank secured $11 billion in pledges to replenish the African Development Fund.
The amount rose from the previous cycle...
Gabon insurance turnover rebounds 72.3% in second quarter 2025
Recovery driven by construction, mining, life and non-life growth
Claims surge...
Gabon insurance turnover rebounds 72.3% in second quarter 2025
Recovery driven by construction, mining, life and non-life growth
Claims surge...
Afreximbank awards $250 million Egypt headquarters contract to Hassan Allam
Complex in New Administrative Capital to house global HQ,...
Afreximbank awards $250 million Egypt headquarters contract to Hassan Allam
Complex in New Administrative Capital to house global HQ,...
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