The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services
Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a...
UBA moves beyond remittances with integrated banking and investment services
Remittance flows to Africa exceed $100 billion a...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt
Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
South Africa led with 35% of total deal value, ahead of Kenya and Egypt
Inbound deal value rose over 40%, outbound value jumped nearly...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation
Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade...
BiasharaLink and Deal House aim to support AfCFTA implementation
Platforms seek to turn African diplomatic missions into trade...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms
BRVM equity market cap...
Dakar-based ICF opens representation office in Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire hosts 18 of WAEMU’s 38 licensed brokerage firms
BRVM equity market cap...
Oando seeks to raise 220 billion naira ($162.5 million) through a rights issue
More than 4.4 billion new shares to be offered at 50 naira...
Oando seeks to raise 220 billion naira ($162.5 million) through a rights issue
More than 4.4 billion new shares to be offered at 50 naira...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco.
Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco.
Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
(ACTIVA) - As part of its strategic regional partnership with LaLiga, ACTIVA has officially launched the ACTIVA x LaLiga digital platform, an initiative...
(ACTIVA) - As part of its strategic regional partnership with LaLiga, ACTIVA has officially launched the ACTIVA x LaLiga digital platform, an initiative...
GCB Bank plans to launch a Sharia-compliant banking window in partnership with IIFM.
The move aims to offer non-interest financial products based on...
GCB Bank plans to launch a Sharia-compliant banking window in partnership with IIFM.
The move aims to offer non-interest financial products based on...
Gabon suspended import duties, VAT, and scanning fees on essential goods for six months to curb living costs.
The government targeted food...
Gabon suspended import duties, VAT, and scanning fees on essential goods for six months to curb living costs.
The government targeted food...
Africa-based investors accounted for 30% of active VC players in 2025
Total VC funding reached $3.9 billion across 506 deals
Venture debt jumped...
Africa-based investors accounted for 30% of active VC players in 2025
Total VC funding reached $3.9 billion across 506 deals
Venture debt jumped...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026.
The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year...
Cameroon will issue the first 15-year OTA in CEMAC on February 17, 2026.
The Treasury seeks CFA20 billion to test demand beyond the 10-year...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II
$50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs
Focus on women-led firms in underserved...
IFC considers up to $8 million in Aruwa Fund II
$50 million fund targets Nigerian, Ghanaian SMEs
Focus on women-led firms in underserved...
Ecobank appoints Rebecca Mbithi CEO of Kenya unit
She succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, pending CBK approval
Pre-tax profit rose to 734 million...
Ecobank appoints Rebecca Mbithi CEO of Kenya unit
She succeeds Josephine Anan-Ankomah, pending CBK approval
Pre-tax profit rose to 734 million...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger
Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger
Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance...
Vista acquires 99.99% of Saham Assurances Niger
Company rebranded as Vista Assurances Niger
Deal marks entry into Niger’s small insurance...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million
Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries
Baobab serves 1.6 million...
Beltone acquires Baobab Group for €197.6 million
Deal expands footprint into seven sub-Saharan countries
Baobab serves 1.6 million...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window
Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts
Move targets underserved businesses,...
Nigeria’s BoI launches CBN-approved Islamic finance window
Bank to offer Ijara leasing and Mudaraba contracts
Move targets underserved businesses,...
Jumia will cease operations in Algeria in February 2026, a market that accounted for about 2% of its 2025 gross merchandise volume (GMV).
The company...
Jumia will cease operations in Algeria in February 2026, a market that accounted for about 2% of its 2025 gross merchandise volume (GMV).
The company...
Congo raises $700 million in 2035 bond issue
Proceeds to refinance 2032 Eurobond, ease near-term pressures
Order book topped $2...
Congo raises $700 million in 2035 bond issue
Proceeds to refinance 2032 Eurobond, ease near-term pressures
Order book topped $2...
Project would support up to $230M in trade finance with Standard Chartered
IFC plans up to $40M in funded and unfunded risk...
Project would support up to $230M in trade finance with Standard Chartered
IFC plans up to $40M in funded and unfunded risk...
Bilateral deal follows $3.5B debt relief agreed with official creditors
France also signs €81.5M financing plan for reform program
Ethiopia...
Bilateral deal follows $3.5B debt relief agreed with official creditors
France also signs €81.5M financing plan for reform program
Ethiopia...
FNB now lets stokvels open accounts fully online, removing the need for three members to visit a branch together.
SA’s 800,000 stokvels manage about...
FNB now lets stokvels open accounts fully online, removing the need for three members to visit a branch together.
SA’s 800,000 stokvels manage about...
Mamadou Koné won 101 of 201 votes at FANAF’s 50th congress
He succeeds César Ekomie-Afene for a three-year term
Koné aims to boost insurance...
Mamadou Koné won 101 of 201 votes at FANAF’s 50th congress
He succeeds César Ekomie-Afene for a three-year term
Koné aims to boost insurance...
SETRAG seeks IFC loan for €704 million rail upgrade
Phase III to replace 561 km rails by 2030
IFC flags environmental, social risks...
SETRAG seeks IFC loan for €704 million rail upgrade
Phase III to replace 561 km rails by 2030
IFC flags environmental, social risks...
Ghana plans to exit the IMF program in April 2026. President Mahama says "We are living with dignity," citing improved inflation, reserves, and...
Ghana plans to exit the IMF program in April 2026. President Mahama says "We are living with dignity," citing improved inflation, reserves, and...
Koné Soukpafolo’s COIC takes control of BRVM-listed Uniwax
Uniwax posted CFA15.7 billion in H1 2025 revenue, net profit rebounds
Deal...
Koné Soukpafolo’s COIC takes control of BRVM-listed Uniwax
Uniwax posted CFA15.7 billion in H1 2025 revenue, net profit rebounds
Deal...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year
Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
WAEMU states raised CFA1,901.9 billion in January, up over 100% year on year
Treasury bonds (OAT) totaled CFA1,432.9 billion, up more than...
The Bank of Ghana created a steering committee and a technical committee to design a bank listing framework.
Ghana’s pension fund assets exceed 100...
The Bank of Ghana created a steering committee and a technical committee to design a bank listing framework.
Ghana’s pension fund assets exceed 100...
Proparco granted a CFA1.3 billion ($2 million) loan to VisionFund Senegal.
Women represent 95% of VisionFund Senegal’s clients.
VisionFund will use...
Proparco granted a CFA1.3 billion ($2 million) loan to VisionFund Senegal.
Women represent 95% of VisionFund Senegal’s clients.
VisionFund will use...
The UMOA Banking Commission sanctioned three banks in Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Togo with disciplinary reprimands and fines.
The regulator imposed...
The UMOA Banking Commission sanctioned three banks in Côte d’Ivoire, Niger and Togo with disciplinary reprimands and fines.
The regulator imposed...
Governance reshuffle follows founder and CEO’s death in January 2026
Cofounder and former COO Tierno Tall takes over as chief...
Governance reshuffle follows founder and CEO’s death in January 2026
Cofounder and former COO Tierno Tall takes over as chief...
The support program dubbed “She Wins Africa” is expected to expands from 100 to 1,000 women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Program...
The support program dubbed “She Wins Africa” is expected to expands from 100 to 1,000 women entrepreneurs across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Program...
Bidvest cancels sale of Bidvest Bank to Access Bank
Deal worth 2.8 billion rand failed after unmet conditions
Group relaunches bank sale as...
Bidvest cancels sale of Bidvest Bank to Access Bank
Deal worth 2.8 billion rand failed after unmet conditions
Group relaunches bank sale as...
AES appoints Balibié Serge Auguste Bayala as first president of BCID-AES
Bank created in 2025 to fund strategic projects in Burkina Faso, Mali, and...
AES appoints Balibié Serge Auguste Bayala as first president of BCID-AES
Bank created in 2025 to fund strategic projects in Burkina Faso, Mali, and...
Phatisa reaches $86 million first close for food fund
Backed by BII, IFC, and other development finance institutions
Fund targets Africa’s food...
Phatisa reaches $86 million first close for food fund
Backed by BII, IFC, and other development finance institutions
Fund targets Africa’s food...
Gabon Loisirs et Tourisme acquires Newrest Gabon operations
Deal covers 300 employees, nine sites, and industrial catering services
Takeover...
Gabon Loisirs et Tourisme acquires Newrest Gabon operations
Deal covers 300 employees, nine sites, and industrial catering services
Takeover...
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