Africa registered a 12% increase in international tourist arrivals in H1 2025, the highest global growth.
North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa...
• Wema Bank secures 150 billion naira ($100 million) through rights issue.• Capital rises to 214.7 billion naira, above central bank’s 200 billion naira...
• Wema Bank secures 150 billion naira ($100 million) through rights issue.• Capital rises to 214.7 billion naira, above central bank’s 200 billion naira...
Vision Invest invests $700m in Arise IIP, Africa’s largest private infrastructure deal in 2025.
Arise IIP fundraising hits $1.25bn in...
Vision Invest invests $700m in Arise IIP, Africa’s largest private infrastructure deal in 2025.
Arise IIP fundraising hits $1.25bn in...
Djamo has obtained the first microfinance license issued by the BCEAO to a fintech.
The license allows Djamo to offer regulated products...
Djamo has obtained the first microfinance license issued by the BCEAO to a fintech.
The license allows Djamo to offer regulated products...
• Mali to establish national reinsurer, retain premiums locally• Initiative targets sovereignty, complex risk coverage, sector jobs• Market expanding, but...
• Mali to establish national reinsurer, retain premiums locally• Initiative targets sovereignty, complex risk coverage, sector jobs• Market expanding, but...
• Burkina Faso bans check payments in public administration from Oct 1• Citizens must use cash, transfers, mobile money, or Faso Arzeka• Move aims to cut...
• Burkina Faso bans check payments in public administration from Oct 1• Citizens must use cash, transfers, mobile money, or Faso Arzeka• Move aims to cut...
Walmart to launch its own-brand stores in South Africa before year-end
Retail giant to source from local SMEs and compete with Shoprite,...
Walmart to launch its own-brand stores in South Africa before year-end
Retail giant to source from local SMEs and compete with Shoprite,...
Gabon launches a fresh CFA50 bln bond issue after June’s oversubscribed sale
Offer structured in two tranches with 2- and 3-year maturities at 5.6%...
Gabon launches a fresh CFA50 bln bond issue after June’s oversubscribed sale
Offer structured in two tranches with 2- and 3-year maturities at 5.6%...
Burundi’s central bank picks LSEG to modernize FX, liquidity, auctions, and market oversight systems.
The deal, announced Sept. 10, 2025, features LSEG...
Burundi’s central bank picks LSEG to modernize FX, liquidity, auctions, and market oversight systems.
The deal, announced Sept. 10, 2025, features LSEG...
• Gabon plans reforms to curb rising non-performing bank loans• NPLs hit 10.2% of total loans in 2024, AfDB says• Credit tightens despite liquidity...
• Gabon plans reforms to curb rising non-performing bank loans• NPLs hit 10.2% of total loans in 2024, AfDB says• Credit tightens despite liquidity...
• Afreximbank, Shelter Afrique to mobilize $1B for housing projects• Deal includes training to boost project preparation capacity• Africa faces...
• Afreximbank, Shelter Afrique to mobilize $1B for housing projects• Deal includes training to boost project preparation capacity• Africa faces...
Proparco granted BCI Guinée a $10 million senior loan to boost SME financing, adding to earlier $19 million trade finance lines.
SMEs...
Proparco granted BCI Guinée a $10 million senior loan to boost SME financing, adding to earlier $19 million trade finance lines.
SMEs...
Kenya is negotiating a $1 bln debt-for-food deal with the World Food Program.
The plan would channel debt relief into farm projects,...
Kenya is negotiating a $1 bln debt-for-food deal with the World Food Program.
The plan would channel debt relief into farm projects,...
• L’Africaine de courtage launches in Gabon amid market downturn• Gabon’s insurance revenue fell 54.6% in Q1 2025• Firm aims to boost broker role,...
• L’Africaine de courtage launches in Gabon amid market downturn• Gabon’s insurance revenue fell 54.6% in Q1 2025• Firm aims to boost broker role,...
As a relatively small issuer in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) market, Benin is surprisingly borrowing at more favorable terms than...
As a relatively small issuer in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) market, Benin is surprisingly borrowing at more favorable terms than...
• WAEMU banks focus lending on commerce, services, manufacturing sectors• Commerce leads with over $22B in short-term credit• Senegal records...
• WAEMU banks focus lending on commerce, services, manufacturing sectors• Commerce leads with over $22B in short-term credit• Senegal records...
Shareholders of Guinea Insurance approved a capital increase on Sept 8.
Nigeria’s new law raises minimum capital for non-life insurers to 15 bln...
Shareholders of Guinea Insurance approved a capital increase on Sept 8.
Nigeria’s new law raises minimum capital for non-life insurers to 15 bln...
Leadway Holdings agreed to buy 100% of Pensions Alliance Limited.
The merger with Leadway Pensure will create one of Nigeria’s largest pension...
Leadway Holdings agreed to buy 100% of Pensions Alliance Limited.
The merger with Leadway Pensure will create one of Nigeria’s largest pension...
Congo’s Treasury aims to raise CFA55 billion ($98.2 million) on Sept 9.
The issue includes short-term treasury bills and 3-year bonds at 6%...
Congo’s Treasury aims to raise CFA55 billion ($98.2 million) on Sept 9.
The issue includes short-term treasury bills and 3-year bonds at 6%...
Ghana suspends five remittance operators for regulatory breaches
Firms linked to unauthorized activities with fintech partners
Suspension...
Ghana suspends five remittance operators for regulatory breaches
Firms linked to unauthorized activities with fintech partners
Suspension...
• Angola’s BFA launches $239M IPO, largest in BODIVA history• Sale includes 4.46M shares, valuing bank at $801 million• IPO part of 2023–2026...
• Angola’s BFA launches $239M IPO, largest in BODIVA history• Sale includes 4.46M shares, valuing bank at $801 million• IPO part of 2023–2026...
• Altvest plans $210M raise to adopt bitcoin as treasury asset• Would be Africa’s first listed firm to bet treasury on crypto• Seeks cross-border...
• Altvest plans $210M raise to adopt bitcoin as treasury asset• Would be Africa’s first listed firm to bet treasury on crypto• Seeks cross-border...
• Afreximbank launches $1B trade firm to boost intra-African commerce• Intra-African trade rose 12.4% to $220.3B in 2024• IATF 2025 aims...
• Afreximbank launches $1B trade firm to boost intra-African commerce• Intra-African trade rose 12.4% to $220.3B in 2024• IATF 2025 aims...
• DRC launches Copirap to streamline over 1,000 parafiscal levies• Reform aims to ease business climate, boost investment, competitiveness• Commission to...
• DRC launches Copirap to streamline over 1,000 parafiscal levies• Reform aims to ease business climate, boost investment, competitiveness• Commission to...
• CBK licenses 27 more digital lenders, total now 153• Sector disbursed $594M in loans by June 2025• New draft rules propose tiered licensing,...
• CBK licenses 27 more digital lenders, total now 153• Sector disbursed $594M in loans by June 2025• New draft rules propose tiered licensing,...
UBA extends rights issue to September 19, seeks NGN157 billion
Offer includes 3.16B shares at NGN50 each, 1-for-13 ratio
Move supports...
UBA extends rights issue to September 19, seeks NGN157 billion
Offer includes 3.16B shares at NGN50 each, 1-for-13 ratio
Move supports...
Government tasks KPMG with 60-day review of AT Ghana and Telecel stake.
AT Ghana burdened with $289 mln debt, market share down to under...
Government tasks KPMG with 60-day review of AT Ghana and Telecel stake.
AT Ghana burdened with $289 mln debt, market share down to under...
Emaar Misr, Saudi and Emirati investors to build $18.6 bln Red Sea complex.
Marassi Red Sea to cover 10.2 km² with hotels, marinas, malls and...
Emaar Misr, Saudi and Emirati investors to build $18.6 bln Red Sea complex.
Marassi Red Sea to cover 10.2 km² with hotels, marinas, malls and...
• Cameroon shifts from tax exemptions to tiered investment tax credits• Syndustricam says reform risks sidelining SMEs, lacks clarity• Ordinance bypassed...
• Cameroon shifts from tax exemptions to tiered investment tax credits• Syndustricam says reform risks sidelining SMEs, lacks clarity• Ordinance bypassed...
Zenith Bank picks Côte d’Ivoire for $90M debut into Francophone Africa, confirming ambition to unlock 14-nation WAEMU/CEMAC passport.
Late...
Zenith Bank picks Côte d’Ivoire for $90M debut into Francophone Africa, confirming ambition to unlock 14-nation WAEMU/CEMAC passport.
Late...
• Zenith Bank to enter Côte d’Ivoire in 2025, eyes Cameroon next.• $228M capital raise supports Francophone Africa expansion strategy.• Côte...
• Zenith Bank to enter Côte d’Ivoire in 2025, eyes Cameroon next.• $228M capital raise supports Francophone Africa expansion strategy.• Côte...
Visa launched Visa Pay app in Kinshasa on Sept 4.
App supports FC/USD payments, transfers, and virtual cards.
Five partner banks onboard;...
Visa launched Visa Pay app in Kinshasa on Sept 4.
App supports FC/USD payments, transfers, and virtual cards.
Five partner banks onboard;...
• Benin’s FeexPay and Côte d’Ivoire’s Cinetpay receive BCEAO payment service licenses• Both firms expand their reach across West and Central Africa with...
• Benin’s FeexPay and Côte d’Ivoire’s Cinetpay receive BCEAO payment service licenses• Both firms expand their reach across West and Central Africa with...
• Benin unveils green finance framework to mobilize funds for climate initiatives• Ten priority sectors include renewable energy, transport, water, and...
• Benin unveils green finance framework to mobilize funds for climate initiatives• Ten priority sectors include renewable energy, transport, water, and...
• Niger seeks IMF technical aid for governance, transparency.• IMF notes corruption, urges oil sector reforms.• Strong 2024 GDP growth (10.3%), 2025...
• Niger seeks IMF technical aid for governance, transparency.• IMF notes corruption, urges oil sector reforms.• Strong 2024 GDP growth (10.3%), 2025...
• Casablanca-listed firms post $18B revenue, up 7% in H1 2025• Banking, construction, and healthcare sectors drive growth• IMF forecasts...
• Casablanca-listed firms post $18B revenue, up 7% in H1 2025• Banking, construction, and healthcare sectors drive growth• IMF forecasts...
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