FG Gold secured $330 million from AFC and Afreximbank for Baomahun, bringing total commitments to $430 million.
The project aims to deliver...
As West and Central African governments push to accelerate their digital transformation, the question of how to finance the necessary infrastructure has...
As West and Central African governments push to accelerate their digital transformation, the question of how to finance the necessary infrastructure has...
Bank secures 81.8 billion yen from regular and retail samurai bonds
Over 100 Japanese investors participate amid strong demand for short...
Bank secures 81.8 billion yen from regular and retail samurai bonds
Over 100 Japanese investors participate amid strong demand for short...
Telecom operator launches KES40 billion medium-term bond program
First KES15 billion tranche offered at a fixed 10.40% rate for five...
Telecom operator launches KES40 billion medium-term bond program
First KES15 billion tranche offered at a fixed 10.40% rate for five...
16 of Nigeria’s 36 banks have met new capital requirements by Nov. 2025
Recapitalization aims to boost sector strength before March 2026...
16 of Nigeria’s 36 banks have met new capital requirements by Nov. 2025
Recapitalization aims to boost sector strength before March 2026...
US pledges $150M to Zipline for African drone logistics, but funds are conditional on nations paying ~80% of costs via binding...
US pledges $150M to Zipline for African drone logistics, but funds are conditional on nations paying ~80% of costs via binding...
Yvon Sana Bangui elected president of the Association of African Central Banks
One-year term includes steering governors’ meetings and advancing...
Yvon Sana Bangui elected president of the Association of African Central Banks
One-year term includes steering governors’ meetings and advancing...
Access Holdings to seek shareholder approval for ₦40B private placement on Dec 18
Deal aims to boost capital base amid new CBN recapitalization rules...
Access Holdings to seek shareholder approval for ₦40B private placement on Dec 18
Deal aims to boost capital base amid new CBN recapitalization rules...
Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent
124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI...
Impact funds in Africa manage $70-80B; half operate solely on the continent
124 of 250 identified funds invest exclusively in Africa, FERDI...
REGIDESO and Singapore-based EFGH signed a service framework agreement to digitalize revenue collection nationwide.
The partnership will develop secure...
REGIDESO and Singapore-based EFGH signed a service framework agreement to digitalize revenue collection nationwide.
The partnership will develop secure...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate...
The 2025 AIF in Rabat mobilized $15.26 billion across 39 projects, signaling a shift from "potential" narratives to immediate...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects.
Al-Mana leveraged financial weight...
QDB pivots from selling tech to deploying Qatari EPC contractors directly into African infrastructure projects.
Al-Mana leveraged financial weight...
Government seeks CFA3104.2 billion in fresh financing for 2026
Funding need rises by CFA777.7 billion compared with last year
Debt risk...
Government seeks CFA3104.2 billion in fresh financing for 2026
Funding need rises by CFA777.7 billion compared with last year
Debt risk...
Spending plan reaches CFA8816.4 billion, up 14% from 2025
Special Accounts nearly double after creation of a new women and youth...
Spending plan reaches CFA8816.4 billion, up 14% from 2025
Special Accounts nearly double after creation of a new women and youth...
BoG cuts its benchmark rate to 18% from 21.5%, citing disinflation and better macro conditions.
Inflation drops from 23.5% in January 2025 to 8%...
BoG cuts its benchmark rate to 18% from 21.5%, citing disinflation and better macro conditions.
Inflation drops from 23.5% in January 2025 to 8%...
Intelcia to buy back 65% stake from Altice, regain full ownership by 2026
Group targets global top 10 ranking by 2030 through acquisitions, AI...
Intelcia to buy back 65% stake from Altice, regain full ownership by 2026
Group targets global top 10 ranking by 2030 through acquisitions, AI...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite.
Governments fund 80-85%...
JP Morgan's Eweck states liquidity exists, but a shortage of "bankable" projects hinders African investment, not risk appetite.
Governments fund 80-85%...
Visa renews its push for a partnership with the Central Bank of Congo.
The plan focuses on innovation, financial inclusion, and support for local...
Visa renews its push for a partnership with the Central Bank of Congo.
The plan focuses on innovation, financial inclusion, and support for local...
The DRC removes Afriland First Bank from a payroll portfolio worth $5.3 million.
Authorities reassign payments for 29,513 teachers and 2,039...
The DRC removes Afriland First Bank from a payroll portfolio worth $5.3 million.
Authorities reassign payments for 29,513 teachers and 2,039...
Africa50 urges DFIs to adopt speed KPIs after cutting its project development timeline to 3.5 years, far below the 7–10-year norm.
CEO Alain Ebobissé...
Africa50 urges DFIs to adopt speed KPIs after cutting its project development timeline to 3.5 years, far below the 7–10-year norm.
CEO Alain Ebobissé...
Vodacom Tanzania launches M-Pesa Global Payments, enabling seamless international transactions through partnerships with Visa, Alipay, MTN Uganda, and...
Vodacom Tanzania launches M-Pesa Global Payments, enabling seamless international transactions through partnerships with Visa, Alipay, MTN Uganda, and...
Sovereign Trust Insurance will launch a rights issue to raise up to NGN 5 billion (USD 3.5 million).
Nigeria’s new Insurance Industry Reform Act...
Sovereign Trust Insurance will launch a rights issue to raise up to NGN 5 billion (USD 3.5 million).
Nigeria’s new Insurance Industry Reform Act...
With intra-regional trade stalled at less than 12% of total commerce, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is stepping up its financing...
With intra-regional trade stalled at less than 12% of total commerce, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is stepping up its financing...
Burkina Faso plans fund to support senior entrepreneurship and economic activity
Proposed support includes micro-loans, rural projects, and...
Burkina Faso plans fund to support senior entrepreneurship and economic activity
Proposed support includes micro-loans, rural projects, and...
BADEA provides a $75 million term loan to Africa Finance Corporation to expand infrastructure financing capacity.
AFC plans to channel the funds...
BADEA provides a $75 million term loan to Africa Finance Corporation to expand infrastructure financing capacity.
AFC plans to channel the funds...
Afreximbank plans a $1 billion continent-wide single transit guarantee to cut customs delays and losses.
A similar system already operates in...
Afreximbank plans a $1 billion continent-wide single transit guarantee to cut customs delays and losses.
A similar system already operates in...
Kossi Ténou succeeds Badanam Patoki as president of the AMF-UMOA.
Ténou brings over 20 years of experience in the West African financial system,...
Kossi Ténou succeeds Badanam Patoki as president of the AMF-UMOA.
Ténou brings over 20 years of experience in the West African financial system,...
BOAD will introduce a stock-market-listed composite index directly correlated with its financial performance.
The instrument forms part of a broader...
BOAD will introduce a stock-market-listed composite index directly correlated with its financial performance.
The instrument forms part of a broader...
ECOWAS Bank unveils plan to boost agricultural industrialization in West Africa
Region lacks midstream processing capacity; over 85% of crops...
ECOWAS Bank unveils plan to boost agricultural industrialization in West Africa
Region lacks midstream processing capacity; over 85% of crops...
Ministers agreed that regulatory stability and legal clarity are essential to attract long-term private investment across Africa.
They emphasized...
Ministers agreed that regulatory stability and legal clarity are essential to attract long-term private investment across Africa.
They emphasized...
Proparco invests in Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo to boost expansion
BasiGo targets 1,000 electric buses, wider charging network across...
Proparco invests in Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo to boost expansion
BasiGo targets 1,000 electric buses, wider charging network across...
Facility targets decarbonization of carbon-intensive firms via structured financing
Initiative supports South Africa’s coal phase-out and...
Facility targets decarbonization of carbon-intensive firms via structured financing
Initiative supports South Africa’s coal phase-out and...
The Treasury seeks BEAC support to improve issuance and management of public securities.
Training focuses on DEPO/X, market analysis, and better...
The Treasury seeks BEAC support to improve issuance and management of public securities.
Training focuses on DEPO/X, market analysis, and better...
Pepkor receives regulatory clearance from the Prudential Authority.
The group expands beyond retail with a planned banking offer by...
Pepkor receives regulatory clearance from the Prudential Authority.
The group expands beyond retail with a planned banking offer by...
Guinea issued a 1,500 billion GNF ($172.6 million) five-year bond with an annual interest rate of 11%.
The government targets reduced reliance on...
Guinea issued a 1,500 billion GNF ($172.6 million) five-year bond with an annual interest rate of 11%.
The government targets reduced reliance on...
Bank of Africa net income rose 12% to 3B dirhams by Sept. 2025
Growth driven by 17% rise in interest income, strong loan performance
Credit cleanup,...
Bank of Africa net income rose 12% to 3B dirhams by Sept. 2025
Growth driven by 17% rise in interest income, strong loan performance
Credit cleanup,...
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