EBID aims to allocate nearly 41% of its commitments to environmentally and socially impactful projects by 2030. In a West Africa facing rapid demographic...
Okoumé Capital licensed as fund manager by regional regulator
Approval enables expansion across Central African financial markets
Firm aims to boost...
Okoumé Capital licensed as fund manager by regional regulator
Approval enables expansion across Central African financial markets
Firm aims to boost...
GIMAC, Visa sign deal to modernize CEMAC payments ecosystem
Partnership targets digital payments, interoperability and financial inclusion
Move...
GIMAC, Visa sign deal to modernize CEMAC payments ecosystem
Partnership targets digital payments, interoperability and financial inclusion
Move...
Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply
Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit
The...
Move aims to boost housing finance and expand affordable housing supply
Bank to support real estate sector amid 800,000-unit housing deficit
The...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally
Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
Nigerian banks raised ₦4.65 trillion in fresh capital, with over 72% sourced locally
Foreign investors accounted for just 27.45% of total...
Financing targets renewable energy and climate adaptation investments
Deal supports Africa’s low-carbon transition and infrastructure funding...
Financing targets renewable energy and climate adaptation investments
Deal supports Africa’s low-carbon transition and infrastructure funding...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31.
The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31.
The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP...
West African Development Bank allocates $131.8 million to support cotton sectors in Burkina Faso and Mali
Mali receives funding to back...
West African Development Bank allocates $131.8 million to support cotton sectors in Burkina Faso and Mali
Mali receives funding to back...
Deal marks SPE Capital exit after investment since 2021
New strategy targets solar expansion and regional growth
Amethis has acquired a...
Deal marks SPE Capital exit after investment since 2021
New strategy targets solar expansion and regional growth
Amethis has acquired a...
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Lower credit risk and controlled costs boost earnings
Bank strengthens balance...
Net profit jumps 117% to $183 million, driven by subsidiaries
Lower credit risk and controlled costs boost earnings
Bank strengthens balance...
African banking revenue surpasses $100 billion, with strong profitability
Growth driven more by favorable conditions than operational...
African banking revenue surpasses $100 billion, with strong profitability
Growth driven more by favorable conditions than operational...
Guinea raises mandatory repatriation of mining export revenues to 60–70%, from 50%
Government introduces stricter financial controls to boost foreign...
Guinea raises mandatory repatriation of mining export revenues to 60–70%, from 50%
Government introduces stricter financial controls to boost foreign...
Kenyan banks lent 326.5 billion shillings to MSMEs in 2025
Lending exceeded 150 billion target, driven by industry initiatives
Rising...
Kenyan banks lent 326.5 billion shillings to MSMEs in 2025
Lending exceeded 150 billion target, driven by industry initiatives
Rising...
Unilever Nigeria hit a decade-high profit in 2025, with its net income doubling to reach $21.2 million, or 214.3 billion naira
Nearly 60% of...
Unilever Nigeria hit a decade-high profit in 2025, with its net income doubling to reach $21.2 million, or 214.3 billion naira
Nearly 60% of...
CEMAC member states plan to raise between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion in Q2 2026.
The issuance target rises by 67% to 80% compared...
CEMAC member states plan to raise between $2.9 billion and $3.1 billion in Q2 2026.
The issuance target rises by 67% to 80% compared...
S&P keeps Morocco at BBB-, but the Hormuz closure blocks vital sulfur for OCP fertilizer. Budget risks rise as oil hits $120
OCP revenue...
S&P keeps Morocco at BBB-, but the Hormuz closure blocks vital sulfur for OCP fertilizer. Budget risks rise as oil hits $120
OCP revenue...
BOAD approves CFA30 billion refinancing for Coris Bank units
Funds to support lending, energy projects, and food security in Burkina Faso
Move...
BOAD approves CFA30 billion refinancing for Coris Bank units
Funds to support lending, energy projects, and food security in Burkina Faso
Move...
A $147M Novastar Ventures fund backed by major Japanese firms offers co-investment rights into African startups to bridge the funding...
A $147M Novastar Ventures fund backed by major Japanese firms offers co-investment rights into African startups to bridge the funding...
Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
Weeks after cutting ties with Fitch following its downgrade to speculative grade, the African Export-Import Bank raised a record amount on the syndicated...
Vista gains approval to acquire majority stake in Chad’s BAC
Deal marks Vista’s expansion into Central African banking market
Acquisition targets low...
Vista gains approval to acquire majority stake in Chad’s BAC
Deal marks Vista’s expansion into Central African banking market
Acquisition targets low...
Guinea injects funds into banks to ease cash shortages
Shortages persist due to hoarding and weak cash circulation
Central bank pushes digital...
Guinea injects funds into banks to ease cash shortages
Shortages persist due to hoarding and weak cash circulation
Central bank pushes digital...
Casablanca Finance City becomes Africa’s top financial centre
GFCI ranking shows shifting competitiveness among African financial hubs
Index combines...
Casablanca Finance City becomes Africa’s top financial centre
GFCI ranking shows shifting competitiveness among African financial hubs
Index combines...
Senegal mobilized 304.15 billion CFA francs ($533 million), exceeding its CFA200 billion target.
The offering attracted strong demand with a 152%...
Senegal mobilized 304.15 billion CFA francs ($533 million), exceeding its CFA200 billion target.
The offering attracted strong demand with a 152%...
West African Development Bank plans CFA6,500 billion ($11.5 billion) in financing for 2026–2030.
The strategy relies on borrowing, securitization,...
West African Development Bank plans CFA6,500 billion ($11.5 billion) in financing for 2026–2030.
The strategy relies on borrowing, securitization,...
S&P cuts Senegal’s local currency rating to CCC+/C and assigns a negative outlook.
The country faces financing needs estimated at 26% of GDP in...
S&P cuts Senegal’s local currency rating to CCC+/C and assigns a negative outlook.
The country faces financing needs estimated at 26% of GDP in...
CAR outlines $8.9 million recovery plan for troubled CMCA
Plan includes recapitalization, reforms to restore stability, rebuild...
CAR outlines $8.9 million recovery plan for troubled CMCA
Plan includes recapitalization, reforms to restore stability, rebuild...
32 Nigerian banks meet capital requirements ahead of March 31, 2026 deadline
Banks raise 4.61 trillion naira, with 27% from foreign...
32 Nigerian banks meet capital requirements ahead of March 31, 2026 deadline
Banks raise 4.61 trillion naira, with 27% from foreign...
Visa says premium cards already widely adopted in Senegal
Training aims to help banks better target and serve high-end clients
Strategy focuses on...
Visa says premium cards already widely adopted in Senegal
Training aims to help banks better target and serve high-end clients
Strategy focuses on...
71% of consumers say lending rates remain non-competitive across African markets.
Over 54% of respondents cite a lack of transparency on interest...
71% of consumers say lending rates remain non-competitive across African markets.
Over 54% of respondents cite a lack of transparency on interest...
Lomé hosts conference on expanding insurance access for low-income groups
Stakeholders discuss microinsurance solutions for informal and rural...
Lomé hosts conference on expanding insurance access for low-income groups
Stakeholders discuss microinsurance solutions for informal and rural...
Cosumaf grants brokerage licenses to three firms, including Smart Capital
Move aims to expand participation in Cemac regional financial market
Smart...
Cosumaf grants brokerage licenses to three firms, including Smart Capital
Move aims to expand participation in Cemac regional financial market
Smart...
IFC considers €13 million loan to Mali’s Société Diarra Négoce
Funds to build grain mill, storage, solar plant near Bamako
Project targets rising...
IFC considers €13 million loan to Mali’s Société Diarra Négoce
Funds to build grain mill, storage, solar plant near Bamako
Project targets rising...
Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG
Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs
Company faced cash issues,...
Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG
Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs
Company faced cash issues,...
Fraud rate drops 28% to 2.6% across African crypto markets in 2025
Faster identity checks and stronger compliance drive...
Fraud rate drops 28% to 2.6% across African crypto markets in 2025
Faster identity checks and stronger compliance drive...
$20 million loan to support lending to small businesses
At least 25% of funds allocated to women-led enterprises
Financing aims to ease major...
$20 million loan to support lending to small businesses
At least 25% of funds allocated to women-led enterprises
Financing aims to ease major...
Ci Gaba VC Limited secures $34.9 million in its first close, targeting a final $90 million (1 billion GHS).
The fund-of-funds invests in...
Ci Gaba VC Limited secures $34.9 million in its first close, targeting a final $90 million (1 billion GHS).
The fund-of-funds invests in...
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