BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs
Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains
Gold...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations.
The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations.
The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control.
The government also launched an audit to determine the...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control.
The government also launched an audit to determine the...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast.
The program...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast.
The program...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion
Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion
Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated...
Letshego Africa Holdings, a Botswana-based financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, signed agreements with Axian Digital...
Letshego Africa Holdings, a Botswana-based financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, signed agreements with Axian Digital...
First RMBS listing on BRVM backed by NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire
CFA10 billion securitization aims to expand housing finance
Move seeks to deepen...
First RMBS listing on BRVM backed by NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire
CFA10 billion securitization aims to expand housing finance
Move seeks to deepen...
Holmarcom to acquire BNP Paribas 67% stake in BMCI
Deal pending approvals, expected to close Q4 2026
Move strengthens Holmarcom...
Holmarcom to acquire BNP Paribas 67% stake in BMCI
Deal pending approvals, expected to close Q4 2026
Move strengthens Holmarcom...
Strategy follows mining corridors and regional trade flows
Expansion backed by record profits and pan-African growth plans
Kenya's Equity...
Strategy follows mining corridors and regional trade flows
Expansion backed by record profits and pan-African growth plans
Kenya's Equity...
Jetour to produce T1, T2 SUVs in South Africa from 2027
Chery to acquire Rosslyn plant, create 3,000 jobs
Move supports expansion as Chinese...
Jetour to produce T1, T2 SUVs in South Africa from 2027
Chery to acquire Rosslyn plant, create 3,000 jobs
Move supports expansion as Chinese...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1
BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others
Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1
BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others
Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion.
The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion.
The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal
$1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal
$1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
NSIA Banque CI securitized bonds begin trading on BRVM
First multi-currency deal in UEMOA, fully subscribed
Proceeds to boost SME lending,...
NSIA Banque CI securitized bonds begin trading on BRVM
First multi-currency deal in UEMOA, fully subscribed
Proceeds to boost SME lending,...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025
Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout
Bank targets...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025
Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout
Bank targets...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project
Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project
Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024
Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024
Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
CFA zone subsidiaries generate 80% of UBA’s net profit in 2025
Earnings from francophone units have increased more than eightfold since 2020
Côte...
CFA zone subsidiaries generate 80% of UBA’s net profit in 2025
Earnings from francophone units have increased more than eightfold since 2020
Côte...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months
Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months
Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries
Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy”...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries
Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy”...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué
A $15.6bn cross-border...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué
A $15.6bn cross-border...
UBA's Nigerian home market posted a 1.7 billion naira ($1.1m) pre-tax loss in 2025, against a 364 billion naira profit a year earlier
A 117 billion...
UBA's Nigerian home market posted a 1.7 billion naira ($1.1m) pre-tax loss in 2025, against a 364 billion naira profit a year earlier
A 117 billion...
Visa promotes risk-based compliance to strengthen oversight and trust
Initiative targets AML gaps as DRC remains on FATF gray list
Banks face...
Visa promotes risk-based compliance to strengthen oversight and trust
Initiative targets AML gaps as DRC remains on FATF gray list
Banks face...
Speedinvest, the Vienna VC firm, opened its first dedicated MEA fund last week, anchored by EIB Global, Mubadala and Qatar Investment...
Speedinvest, the Vienna VC firm, opened its first dedicated MEA fund last week, anchored by EIB Global, Mubadala and Qatar Investment...
Funding targets financial inclusion through Morocco’s insurance sector
Program focuses on underserved populations, including women and...
Funding targets financial inclusion through Morocco’s insurance sector
Program focuses on underserved populations, including women and...
Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit
Enko Capital took over Servair's Ivorian fast-food business hours...
Mediterrania Capital bought Australian Amcor's Moroccan packaging unit
Enko Capital took over Servair's Ivorian fast-food business hours...
Bank of Africa Senegal Q1 profit rises 9.7% to 5.7bn CFA
Revenue and interest income growth drive higher operating income
Loans, deposits...
Bank of Africa Senegal Q1 profit rises 9.7% to 5.7bn CFA
Revenue and interest income growth drive higher operating income
Loans, deposits...
Fidelity Bank raises 227 billion naira from share placement
Central bank review trims oversubscribed offering to 87.7%
Bank exceeds 500...
Fidelity Bank raises 227 billion naira from share placement
Central bank review trims oversubscribed offering to 87.7%
Bank exceeds 500...
Central bank to release $1 billion in cash to curb black market demand
Move aims to ease inflation and restore access to foreign currency
IMF...
Central bank to release $1 billion in cash to curb black market demand
Move aims to ease inflation and restore access to foreign currency
IMF...
Ecobank’s 2025 results reflect the shift of a pan-African bank toward a more profitable, disciplined and long-term-oriented model. At 40, the challenge is...
Ecobank’s 2025 results reflect the shift of a pan-African bank toward a more profitable, disciplined and long-term-oriented model. At 40, the challenge is...
Africa Re reports net profit of $199 million in 2025, up 50.62% year-on-year.
Investment income reaches record $114 million while FX losses...
Africa Re reports net profit of $199 million in 2025, up 50.62% year-on-year.
Investment income reaches record $114 million while FX losses...
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