Zahid Group acquired 100% of Barloworld for 23 billion rand ($1.4 billion) through a consortium called Newco.
The transaction triggered Barloworld’s...
A stronger Congolese franc has reduced the local value of external financing, creating a $836 million budget gap in the DRC’s 2026 fiscal...
A stronger Congolese franc has reduced the local value of external financing, creating a $836 million budget gap in the DRC’s 2026 fiscal...
Gabon’s banking penetration rate reached 25.06% as of Dec. 31, 2023, according to the BEAC.
BCEG signed a partnership with Bamboo Microfinance on...
Gabon’s banking penetration rate reached 25.06% as of Dec. 31, 2023, according to the BEAC.
BCEG signed a partnership with Bamboo Microfinance on...
Sahel Capital provided a $2.4 million working-capital loan to Kuapa Kokoo Limited on Jan. 26, 2026.
The financing flowed through SEFAA,...
Sahel Capital provided a $2.4 million working-capital loan to Kuapa Kokoo Limited on Jan. 26, 2026.
The financing flowed through SEFAA,...
S&P revised the outlook to positive while affirming B- sovereign ratings
Growth above 5% is expected, driven by mining and export gains
The move comes...
S&P revised the outlook to positive while affirming B- sovereign ratings
Growth above 5% is expected, driven by mining and export gains
The move comes...
Nissan will sell its Rosslyn plant near Pretoria to Chery South Africa
Vehicle production is expected to stop in May, pending regulatory...
Nissan will sell its Rosslyn plant near Pretoria to Chery South Africa
Vehicle production is expected to stop in May, pending regulatory...
Debt funding rose to $1.64 billion in 2025, a record for Africa
Debt accounted for 41% of total start-up capital invested
Kenya led debt...
Debt funding rose to $1.64 billion in 2025, a record for Africa
Debt accounted for 41% of total start-up capital invested
Kenya led debt...
Kenya’s competition authority approved Zenith Bank’s takeover of Paramount Bank.
The deal would give Zenith its first foothold in the Kenyan banking...
Kenya’s competition authority approved Zenith Bank’s takeover of Paramount Bank.
The deal would give Zenith its first foothold in the Kenyan banking...
BRVM listed the bonds of the FCTC Sonabhy 8.1% 2025–2031, marking Burkina Faso’s first securitization fund admitted to the exchange.
Sonabhy...
BRVM listed the bonds of the FCTC Sonabhy 8.1% 2025–2031, marking Burkina Faso’s first securitization fund admitted to the exchange.
Sonabhy...
Benin raised $500 million through its first international sovereign sukuk.
The state also reopened its 2038 eurobond for $350...
Benin raised $500 million through its first international sovereign sukuk.
The state also reopened its 2038 eurobond for $350...
Cameroon plans 150 billion CFA franc bond on Bvmac in 2026
Issuance depends on market conditions after past cancellations
Cameroon remains one of...
Cameroon plans 150 billion CFA franc bond on Bvmac in 2026
Issuance depends on market conditions after past cancellations
Cameroon remains one of...
Guinea Insurance plans 5.8 billion naira rights issue to boost capital
Offer seeks NGX approval; two new shares for every three...
Guinea Insurance plans 5.8 billion naira rights issue to boost capital
Offer seeks NGX approval; two new shares for every three...
DRC plans first international bond, raising $750 million in April
Issuance part of $1.5 billion foreign-currency program through...
DRC plans first international bond, raising $750 million in April
Issuance part of $1.5 billion foreign-currency program through...
Naos Investimenti plans to expand into Togo to support SME and informal-sector financing.
The Italian firm discussed market entry with Togo’s Chamber...
Naos Investimenti plans to expand into Togo to support SME and informal-sector financing.
The Italian firm discussed market entry with Togo’s Chamber...
Togo expects external project grants to fall from CFA166.9 billion in 2026 to CFA31.6 billion by 2028.
The government projects fiscal revenues to rise...
Togo expects external project grants to fall from CFA166.9 billion in 2026 to CFA31.6 billion by 2028.
The government projects fiscal revenues to rise...
Lendable raises over $300 million at first close of two funds
Funds target fintech credit, transport, energy SMEs in emerging...
Lendable raises over $300 million at first close of two funds
Funds target fintech credit, transport, energy SMEs in emerging...
KfW makes a $13 million equity investment in Regmifa
Funds will support local lenders financing SMEs and low-income households
Regmifa reached...
KfW makes a $13 million equity investment in Regmifa
Funds will support local lenders financing SMEs and low-income households
Regmifa reached...
Government authorizes up to CFA1,650 billion in new borrowing
Funds to cover unpaid state bills and finance development projects
Public debt rises to...
Government authorizes up to CFA1,650 billion in new borrowing
Funds to cover unpaid state bills and finance development projects
Public debt rises to...
Non-performing loans exceed 16% of total bank credit in the Cemac
BEAC warns of elevated systemic risk across the regional banking system
New credit...
Non-performing loans exceed 16% of total bank credit in the Cemac
BEAC warns of elevated systemic risk across the regional banking system
New credit...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion.
The deal will...
Nedbank submitted an offer to acquire about 66% of Kenya’s NCBA Group for $855 million as part of its East Africa expansion.
The deal will...
Client portfolio slipped 0.4% in Q3, but remains up 10.4% year to date
Equity, deposits, and lending all posted solid growth
Sector remains...
Client portfolio slipped 0.4% in Q3, but remains up 10.4% year to date
Equity, deposits, and lending all posted solid growth
Sector remains...
CCI-Togo plans a dedicated investment fund for start-ups from 2026
Digital, agro-industry, crafts, and services are among the target...
CCI-Togo plans a dedicated investment fund for start-ups from 2026
Digital, agro-industry, crafts, and services are among the target...
BGFIBank Gabon accounted for 71.29% of all new bank credit in Gabon in the first quarter of 2025.
No other bank operating in Gabon exceeded a 10%...
BGFIBank Gabon accounted for 71.29% of all new bank credit in Gabon in the first quarter of 2025.
No other bank operating in Gabon exceeded a 10%...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing
WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
BRVM highlights resilience amid global uncertainty at 2025 annual briefing
WAEMU growth hit 6.7%; record CFA 4.2 trillion raised, mainly sovereign...
BII commits $40 million as cornerstone investor in $1 billion climate fund
Allianz-led blended fund targets renewables, transport,...
BII commits $40 million as cornerstone investor in $1 billion climate fund
Allianz-led blended fund targets renewables, transport,...
AfDB raises A$1 billion via five-year Kangaroo social bond
AAA-rated bond priced at 4.6%, strong demand topped A$2.6 billion
Proceeds to...
AfDB raises A$1 billion via five-year Kangaroo social bond
AAA-rated bond priced at 4.6%, strong demand topped A$2.6 billion
Proceeds to...
BICEC ranked first in Cameroon for new credit issuance with a 17.60% market share in Q1 2025.
Banks increased total new lending by 28.72%...
BICEC ranked first in Cameroon for new credit issuance with a 17.60% market share in Q1 2025.
Banks increased total new lending by 28.72%...
Benin plans to launch a national financial complaints platform by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
OQSF-Benin will manage the platform with...
Benin plans to launch a national financial complaints platform by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
OQSF-Benin will manage the platform with...
WAEMU states raised record 11.9 trillion CFA francs in 2025
Bond issuance surged as governments faced rising financing needs
Investors increasingly...
WAEMU states raised record 11.9 trillion CFA francs in 2025
Bond issuance surged as governments faced rising financing needs
Investors increasingly...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
Ecofin Agency - As global Islamic finance aims for $6 trillion in assets during this year, 2026, world-renowned expert Muhammad Zubair Mughal—CEO of...
Kenya plans new Eurobond to ease domestic borrowing, Treasury official says
Move follows improved market conditions and rising spending...
Kenya plans new Eurobond to ease domestic borrowing, Treasury official says
Move follows improved market conditions and rising spending...
The central bank says talk of a CFA franc devaluation is unfounded
BEAC points to stable fundamentals and adequate foreign exchange...
The central bank says talk of a CFA franc devaluation is unfounded
BEAC points to stable fundamentals and adequate foreign exchange...
UMOA-Titres will unveil the UTMarché platform on January 22, 2026
The system aims to improve price transparency and liquidity in the secondary...
UMOA-Titres will unveil the UTMarché platform on January 22, 2026
The system aims to improve price transparency and liquidity in the secondary...
I&M Group raises stake in I&M Bank Tanzania to 95.5%
Deal follows exit of Proparco and MEAL after 15 years
Group bets on growth in...
I&M Group raises stake in I&M Bank Tanzania to 95.5%
Deal follows exit of Proparco and MEAL after 15 years
Group bets on growth in...
Gabon’s BCEG grants 360 million CFA loan to BTF Farming
Funding aims to boost poultry, fish and crop production capacity
President announces...
Gabon’s BCEG grants 360 million CFA loan to BTF Farming
Funding aims to boost poultry, fish and crop production capacity
President announces...
Kenya will sell up to 65 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company by January 2026, seeking about 100 billion shillings to support budgets and...
Kenya will sell up to 65 percent of Kenya Pipeline Company by January 2026, seeking about 100 billion shillings to support budgets and...
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