CBK rates' cuts to 9.0%, is ending the 'rentier' era. Banks must now pivot from risk-free state bonds to private lending as inflation...
BNP Paribas entered exclusive preliminary talks with Holmarcom to sell its 67% stake in BMCI.
Holmarcom already owns 2.41% of BMCI and acquired...
BNP Paribas entered exclusive preliminary talks with Holmarcom to sell its 67% stake in BMCI.
Holmarcom already owns 2.41% of BMCI and acquired...
IFC considers €75.25 million investment in cocoa processor Guan Chong
Funds to expand cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Project...
IFC considers €75.25 million investment in cocoa processor Guan Chong
Funds to expand cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire
Project...
Cameroon’s banks posted a combined 208.5 billion CFA in net profit in 2024
The country accounted for 46% of total Cemac banking...
Cameroon’s banks posted a combined 208.5 billion CFA in net profit in 2024
The country accounted for 46% of total Cemac banking...
Membership grants access to project finance, equity, and risk tools
Move supports Horizon 2035 plan to diversify beyond hydrocarbons
Equatorial...
Membership grants access to project finance, equity, and risk tools
Move supports Horizon 2035 plan to diversify beyond hydrocarbons
Equatorial...
Belife Insurance joins Gozem’s Series B round to grow its digital footprint
Partnership aims to deliver simple, accessible insurance through...
Belife Insurance joins Gozem’s Series B round to grow its digital footprint
Partnership aims to deliver simple, accessible insurance through...
Proparco lends $23 million to Sonoco to build a 600-ton/day flour mill in Freetown
Project aims to cut flour imports and supply regional...
Proparco lends $23 million to Sonoco to build a 600-ton/day flour mill in Freetown
Project aims to cut flour imports and supply regional...
World Bank opens first resident representation in Malabo, led by economist Juan Diego Alonso.
Mandate focuses on inclusive growth, private-sector...
World Bank opens first resident representation in Malabo, led by economist Juan Diego Alonso.
Mandate focuses on inclusive growth, private-sector...
Nearly half of spending directed to social programs amid growth, financing pressures
Lawmakers debate sustainability and external financing as...
Nearly half of spending directed to social programs amid growth, financing pressures
Lawmakers debate sustainability and external financing as...
The Central Bank reduces its policy rate to 9%, marking a ninth consecutive cut.
Inflation remains contained at 4.5%, within the 2.5%–7.5% target...
The Central Bank reduces its policy rate to 9%, marking a ninth consecutive cut.
Inflation remains contained at 4.5%, within the 2.5%–7.5% target...
Africa’s factoring volume rose from €21.6 billion in 2017 to €50 billion ($58.17 billion) in 2024.
Afreximbank says the continent must...
Africa’s factoring volume rose from €21.6 billion in 2017 to €50 billion ($58.17 billion) in 2024.
Afreximbank says the continent must...
Additional $800,000 brings MM Lekker’s total SEFAA financing to $1.2 million
Company to expand farmer network, strengthen supply...
Additional $800,000 brings MM Lekker’s total SEFAA financing to $1.2 million
Company to expand farmer network, strengthen supply...
Chinese group plans a $100 million spinning and weaving complex in Egypt
Project could create about 1,500 jobs and support exports to Europe and...
Chinese group plans a $100 million spinning and weaving complex in Egypt
Project could create about 1,500 jobs and support exports to Europe and...
Safaricom secured KES 20B ($154M) in a 176% oversubscribed green bond, funding tower solarisation to cut diesel costs permanently.
Capital is deployed...
Safaricom secured KES 20B ($154M) in a 176% oversubscribed green bond, funding tower solarisation to cut diesel costs permanently.
Capital is deployed...
Fund backed by World Bank aims to ease SME access to bank credit
Only 22% of SMEs secure loans; banking access remains limited at 7%
The Central...
Fund backed by World Bank aims to ease SME access to bank credit
Only 22% of SMEs secure loans; banking access remains limited at 7%
The Central...
Angola, Gemcorp launch $500M Africa infrastructure fund based in Abu Dhabi
Fund targets energy, minerals, food, water; FSDEA, Gemcorp...
Angola, Gemcorp launch $500M Africa infrastructure fund based in Abu Dhabi
Fund targets energy, minerals, food, water; FSDEA, Gemcorp...
FCFA appreciated against the dollar, yuan, pound, and euro
Price competitiveness fell as the real effective exchange rate rose 1.2 %
Inflation...
FCFA appreciated against the dollar, yuan, pound, and euro
Price competitiveness fell as the real effective exchange rate rose 1.2 %
Inflation...
The Central Bank of Nigeria issued 82 final currency exchanges offices licences after revoking more than 4,000 non-compliant ones in 2024.
The...
The Central Bank of Nigeria issued 82 final currency exchanges offices licences after revoking more than 4,000 non-compliant ones in 2024.
The...
Egypt’s NBE secures $100M EBRD loan to boost MSME financing
Funds target youth- and women-led businesses to support private sector growth
EBRD...
Egypt’s NBE secures $100M EBRD loan to boost MSME financing
Funds target youth- and women-led businesses to support private sector growth
EBRD...
ASA-CI proposes mandatory supplementary pensions for private-sector workers in Côte d’Ivoire
Life-insurance penetration remains low at 0.6% of GDP in...
ASA-CI proposes mandatory supplementary pensions for private-sector workers in Côte d’Ivoire
Life-insurance penetration remains low at 0.6% of GDP in...
The appointment of the Moroccan executive comes at a key time for the Attijariwafa Bank subsidiary as it needs to keep innovating within a highly...
The appointment of the Moroccan executive comes at a key time for the Attijariwafa Bank subsidiary as it needs to keep innovating within a highly...
BYD to reach 35 South African dealerships by early 2026, accelerating plan
EV market share rises to 2.4%, driven by hybrids and consumer...
BYD to reach 35 South African dealerships by early 2026, accelerating plan
EV market share rises to 2.4%, driven by hybrids and consumer...
Regulator expects two to three IPOs, including Ayrade and INSAG Education Group
New entrants would join a market with only eight listed...
Regulator expects two to three IPOs, including Ayrade and INSAG Education Group
New entrants would join a market with only eight listed...
Government repaid about CFA1 200 billion from January to November 2025
Internal revenues reached CFA2 500 billion, equal to 105 % of...
Government repaid about CFA1 200 billion from January to November 2025
Internal revenues reached CFA2 500 billion, equal to 105 % of...
Proparco offers a €1.5 million guarantee to support Teranga Capital’s SME investments.
The mechanism lowers risk and backs a €3 million...
Proparco offers a €1.5 million guarantee to support Teranga Capital’s SME investments.
The mechanism lowers risk and backs a €3 million...
The appointment of Anselme Patipewe as Country Managing Partner (CMP) of EY Cameroon has been formally approved by the firm’s Global Executive, confirming...
The appointment of Anselme Patipewe as Country Managing Partner (CMP) of EY Cameroon has been formally approved by the firm’s Global Executive, confirming...
WAEMU banking liquidity increased by CFA1,700 billion ($3.02 billion) in one year, according to BCEAO Governor Jean-Claude Kassi...
WAEMU banking liquidity increased by CFA1,700 billion ($3.02 billion) in one year, according to BCEAO Governor Jean-Claude Kassi...
First National Bank Ghana secures $20 million BII loan to expand MSME lending
Partnership targets wider credit access for MSMEs, key drivers of...
First National Bank Ghana secures $20 million BII loan to expand MSME lending
Partnership targets wider credit access for MSMEs, key drivers of...
New law revises construction code and tightens insurance obligations
All builders must obtain all-risk site coverage and 10-year liability...
New law revises construction code and tightens insurance obligations
All builders must obtain all-risk site coverage and 10-year liability...
TradeConnect offers guarantees for small international trade deals
First agreement signed with Access Bank to share loan risk
Tool aims to...
TradeConnect offers guarantees for small international trade deals
First agreement signed with Access Bank to share loan risk
Tool aims to...
BCEAO keeps key lending rate at 3.25% and marginal rate at 5.25%.
UEMOA growth reaches 6.6% in Q3; inflation falls to -1.3%
Central bank...
BCEAO keeps key lending rate at 3.25% and marginal rate at 5.25%.
UEMOA growth reaches 6.6% in Q3; inflation falls to -1.3%
Central bank...
Third project phase to install solar systems in 51 additional villages
Only 20% of rural areas electrified; full coverage needs 874 billion CFA...
Third project phase to install solar systems in 51 additional villages
Only 20% of rural areas electrified; full coverage needs 874 billion CFA...
I&P closes €41m for IPAE 3, targeting €70m by 2026
Fund will invest €1-5m in 15-20 SMEs across West Africa and Madagascar
IPAE...
I&P closes €41m for IPAE 3, targeting €70m by 2026
Fund will invest €1-5m in 15-20 SMEs across West Africa and Madagascar
IPAE...
Company to invest about $378 million globally over two years
Africa to receive 94 % of funding, targeting seven key...
Company to invest about $378 million globally over two years
Africa to receive 94 % of funding, targeting seven key...
Dakar launches a CFA400 billion public offering, its largest of 2025
Funds will partly refinance short-term bank debt through longer...
Dakar launches a CFA400 billion public offering, its largest of 2025
Funds will partly refinance short-term bank debt through longer...
IFC to provide $21.2M financing to Senegal’s Carrefour Médical
Funds to expand local production, including dialysis kit components
New...
IFC to provide $21.2M financing to Senegal’s Carrefour Médical
Funds to expand local production, including dialysis kit components
New...
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