IFC launches $6 billion credit insurance facility
Insurers share risk on loans to SME lenders
Facility to support up to $10...
Proparco grants 9 billion naira guarantee to support MSME lending
Risk-sharing tool could unlock up to 18 billion naira in loans over two years
Move...
Proparco grants 9 billion naira guarantee to support MSME lending
Risk-sharing tool could unlock up to 18 billion naira in loans over two years
Move...
Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track...
Jean-Arsène Yerima, Regional Chief Operating Officer for Francophone West Africa at Afreximbank, sets out the bank’s strategy to fast-track...
Coris Holding confirmed its plan to enter Gabon’s banking market after expanding into Chad in 2024.
BGFIBank Gabon granted 71.29% of new loans in the...
Coris Holding confirmed its plan to enter Gabon’s banking market after expanding into Chad in 2024.
BGFIBank Gabon granted 71.29% of new loans in the...
Driven by surging valuations and economic reforms, Nigeria’s capital market now accounts for 33% of GDP, with total capitalization up 125% in less than...
Driven by surging valuations and economic reforms, Nigeria’s capital market now accounts for 33% of GDP, with total capitalization up 125% in less than...
Africa’s startup debt is growing, but $1–$5M loans remain scarce—too big for grants and too small for big lenders to process.
FMO–Dalberg...
Africa’s startup debt is growing, but $1–$5M loans remain scarce—too big for grants and too small for big lenders to process.
FMO–Dalberg...
Genesis acquires 10% stake in FBNBank Sénégal
First WAEMU investor joins Nigerian-owned subsidiary
Deal supports regional expansion, SME...
Genesis acquires 10% stake in FBNBank Sénégal
First WAEMU investor joins Nigerian-owned subsidiary
Deal supports regional expansion, SME...
IFC considers $100 million loan for Coris acquisition
Funds support purchase of 59.81% stake in Cape Verde’s BCA
Deal aims to boost SME lending,...
IFC considers $100 million loan for Coris acquisition
Funds support purchase of 59.81% stake in Cape Verde’s BCA
Deal aims to boost SME lending,...
Dangote to list $20-25 billion refinery within five months
NNPC holds 7.25% stake; dividends payable in naira or dollars
Refinery targets 1.4...
Dangote to list $20-25 billion refinery within five months
NNPC holds 7.25% stake; dividends payable in naira or dollars
Refinery targets 1.4...
Naira strengthens to 1,348 per dollar, boosting assets
Lagos market gains 25,000 billion naira in two months
Dangote, Rabiu fortunes surge as currency...
Naira strengthens to 1,348 per dollar, boosting assets
Lagos market gains 25,000 billion naira in two months
Dangote, Rabiu fortunes surge as currency...
Puleng Pitso, Investment Officer at Ninety One | Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), explains how the fund acts as the architect of...
Puleng Pitso, Investment Officer at Ninety One | Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF), explains how the fund acts as the architect of...
Côte d’Ivoire approved private investment rises 9.6% in 2025
Total reaches 812 billion CFA francs, led by agriculture
Reforms planned under Agenda...
Côte d’Ivoire approved private investment rises 9.6% in 2025
Total reaches 812 billion CFA francs, led by agriculture
Reforms planned under Agenda...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth...
Kenya raised $2.25B via dual-tranche Eurobonds to buy back 2028/2032 debt, luring investors with yields of 8.1% and 8.95% to smooth...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new...
Standard Chartered Zambia raised its capital to 520 million kwachas (about $27.5 million) through a bonus share issue, without raising new...
Breadfast secures $50 million in pre-Series C funding.
Mubadala, SBI and EBRD among investors; EBRD invests up to $10 million.
Company...
Breadfast secures $50 million in pre-Series C funding.
Mubadala, SBI and EBRD among investors; EBRD invests up to $10 million.
Company...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics.
The fund...
A.P. Moller Capital raised 2.24 billion dirhams ($243 million) for APM Capital Morocco Fund, dedicated to transport and logistics.
The fund...
IFC signs $10 million risk-sharing deal with Dashen Bank
Guarantee backs $20 million SME lending, targeting agri-food, women-led...
IFC signs $10 million risk-sharing deal with Dashen Bank
Guarantee backs $20 million SME lending, targeting agri-food, women-led...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa
Group manages $955 billion in assets
South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in...
Pictet opens first African office in South Africa
Group manages $955 billion in assets
South Africa hosts 41,100 dollar millionaires in...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions
Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding...
NSIA Finance becomes NSIA Capital to reflect broader investment ambitions
Group aims to mobilize more capital and expand advisory and funding...
Net profit reaches CFA413.6bn ($744m), with 21.5% margin
Data and broadband fuel revenue growth of 8.3% to CFA1,923bn
Board proposes CFA1,933...
Net profit reaches CFA413.6bn ($744m), with 21.5% margin
Data and broadband fuel revenue growth of 8.3% to CFA1,923bn
Board proposes CFA1,933...
Total banking assets reach CFA7,586bn ($13.7bn), up 9% year on year
State-owned BIIC holds nearly 25% market share with CFA1,885.86bn in...
Total banking assets reach CFA7,586bn ($13.7bn), up 9% year on year
State-owned BIIC holds nearly 25% market share with CFA1,885.86bn in...
West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched preparation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan with support from Boston Consulting Group.
BOAD exceeded...
West African Development Bank (BOAD) launched preparation of its 2026–2030 strategic plan with support from Boston Consulting Group.
BOAD exceeded...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
As digital payments continue to expand across Francophone Africa, the ecosystem is moving into a more mature phase where the core challenge is no longer...
BOAD appointed Adji Sokhna M’Baye as Chief Executive Officer of BOAD Market Solutions, its new structured finance and advisory subsidiary.
The...
BOAD appointed Adji Sokhna M’Baye as Chief Executive Officer of BOAD Market Solutions, its new structured finance and advisory subsidiary.
The...
Congo completes $354 million buyback of 2032 bond
Outstanding 2032 notes reduced to $575 million
Follows $700 million 2035...
Congo completes $354 million buyback of 2032 bond
Outstanding 2032 notes reduced to $575 million
Follows $700 million 2035...
Enko Education secures $46 million to fund expansion
$22 million loan from Standard Bank announced February 17
Group aims to triple...
Enko Education secures $46 million to fund expansion
$22 million loan from Standard Bank announced February 17
Group aims to triple...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
The fast-growing installment payment market is set to expand sharply across the continent, even as stricter licensing and compliance rules reshape...
Sahel Capital raises Sukuma loan facility to $1.8 million
Funding to boost exports, sourcing, farmer market access
Uganda exported 8.4 million...
Sahel Capital raises Sukuma loan facility to $1.8 million
Funding to boost exports, sourcing, farmer market access
Uganda exported 8.4 million...
Dutch Good Growth Fund invests $3 million in First Circle Capital
FCC backs early-stage African fintech startups continent-wide
Fintech leads...
Dutch Good Growth Fund invests $3 million in First Circle Capital
FCC backs early-stage African fintech startups continent-wide
Fintech leads...
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...
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