Group profit reached 743 billion naira ($481 million) in 2025, but Nigeria pretax earnings dropped 19%
Africa subsidiaries doubled their...
Nedbank launches $852M tender offer for 66% of Kenya's NCBA
Shareholders holding 77.5% of capital have committed irrevocably
Nine...
Nedbank launches $852M tender offer for 66% of Kenya's NCBA
Shareholders holding 77.5% of capital have committed irrevocably
Nine...
Nigeria's 58 insurers face a July 30, 2026 deadline to meet sharply higher capital thresholds set under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act of...
Nigeria's 58 insurers face a July 30, 2026 deadline to meet sharply higher capital thresholds set under the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act of...
The new chief executive of AFG Holding will be expected to continue the strategy pursued in recent years, marked by acquisitions and a presence across...
The new chief executive of AFG Holding will be expected to continue the strategy pursued in recent years, marked by acquisitions and a presence across...
Draft law allows foreign insurers to enter market under ownership limits
Foreign stakes capped at 40% per firm and 49% combined
Reform aims...
Draft law allows foreign insurers to enter market under ownership limits
Foreign stakes capped at 40% per firm and 49% combined
Reform aims...
AfDB provides €5 million guarantee to secure trade finance operations
Facility targets SMEs and key imports, including essential...
AfDB provides €5 million guarantee to secure trade finance operations
Facility targets SMEs and key imports, including essential...
Fund to finance research and structure iboga value chain
Government introduces stricter rules to regulate access and use
Move aims to...
Fund to finance research and structure iboga value chain
Government introduces stricter rules to regulate access and use
Move aims to...
BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs
Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains
Gold...
BCEAO 2025 net profit falls 14% to 588 billion CFA francs
Dollar depreciation drives foreign exchange losses, reversing prior gains
Gold...
The dominant narrative on the World Bank’s contribution through IDA and IBRD to Africa’s industrialization, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is...
The dominant narrative on the World Bank’s contribution through IDA and IBRD to Africa’s industrialization, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is...
Bank aims to raise CFA67.5 billion ($120 million) by selling 20% stake on BRVM
Offering expected in May 2026, with listing scheduled for August...
Bank aims to raise CFA67.5 billion ($120 million) by selling 20% stake on BRVM
Offering expected in May 2026, with listing scheduled for August...
TEFConnect used in latest 2026 review to track impact across entrepreneurship programmes in Africa
Foundation expands multi-partner model combining...
TEFConnect used in latest 2026 review to track impact across entrepreneurship programmes in Africa
Foundation expands multi-partner model combining...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations.
The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and...
Ivory Coast adopted two draft laws to reform banking and microfinance regulations.
The banking reform introduces Islamic finance, fintech companies and...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control.
The government also launched an audit to determine the...
Gabon created a National Public Debt Committee to oversee debt policy, coordination and control.
The government also launched an audit to determine the...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast.
The program...
The World Bank approved a $225 million program to strengthen healthcare, nutrition and early childhood development in Ivory Coast.
The program...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in...
The institution said the outlook for commodity prices remains subject to significant risks, including a longer-than-expected duration of hostilities in...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion
Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated...
Mobile microloans reach 897,021 in CEMAC, totaling CFA14.45 billion
Growth driven by mobile money expansion, fintech partnerships, automated...
Letshego Africa Holdings, a Botswana-based financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, signed agreements with Axian Digital...
Letshego Africa Holdings, a Botswana-based financial services group listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, signed agreements with Axian Digital...
First RMBS listing on BRVM backed by NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire
CFA10 billion securitization aims to expand housing finance
Move seeks to deepen...
First RMBS listing on BRVM backed by NSIA Banque Côte d’Ivoire
CFA10 billion securitization aims to expand housing finance
Move seeks to deepen...
Holmarcom to acquire BNP Paribas 67% stake in BMCI
Deal pending approvals, expected to close Q4 2026
Move strengthens Holmarcom...
Holmarcom to acquire BNP Paribas 67% stake in BMCI
Deal pending approvals, expected to close Q4 2026
Move strengthens Holmarcom...
Strategy follows mining corridors and regional trade flows
Expansion backed by record profits and pan-African growth plans
Kenya's Equity...
Strategy follows mining corridors and regional trade flows
Expansion backed by record profits and pan-African growth plans
Kenya's Equity...
Jetour to produce T1, T2 SUVs in South Africa from 2027
Chery to acquire Rosslyn plant, create 3,000 jobs
Move supports expansion as Chinese...
Jetour to produce T1, T2 SUVs in South Africa from 2027
Chery to acquire Rosslyn plant, create 3,000 jobs
Move supports expansion as Chinese...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
Floods in Mozambique, diphtheria in Mauritania, drought in Tanzania, water shortages in Somalia, an agricultural shock in Burkina Faso. In just four...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1
BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others
Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending...
WAEMU imposes new loan rate caps from June 1
BCEAO sets 14% for banks, 24% for others
Reform aims to protect borrowers, align lending...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
IFC may provide up to $59 million to Eastcastle Infrastructure to expand telecom towers in DR Congo.
The financing forms part of a...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion.
The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion...
Bridge Bank Group plans to open a Guinea subsidiary in January 2027 as part of regional expansion.
The group reported net profit of CFA27.2 billion...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal
$1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
Both partners target to expand supply chain finance across eight African markets with the deal
$1.9 billion deal flow is expected to occurred over...
NSIA Banque CI securitized bonds begin trading on BRVM
First multi-currency deal in UEMOA, fully subscribed
Proceeds to boost SME lending,...
NSIA Banque CI securitized bonds begin trading on BRVM
First multi-currency deal in UEMOA, fully subscribed
Proceeds to boost SME lending,...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025
Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout
Bank targets...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire reports revenue and profit growth in 2025
Deposits, loans rise; shareholders approve dividend payout
Bank targets...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project
Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
Standard Chartered arranges $2.33 billion for Tanzania railway project
Funding supports key SGR sections linking Dar es Salaam to inland...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024
Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
More than CFA1,000 billion received via mobile money in 2024
Total inflows rise 77% to CFA1,354 billion, led by Europe and North...
CFA zone subsidiaries generate 80% of UBA’s net profit in 2025
Earnings from francophone units have increased more than eightfold since 2020
Côte...
CFA zone subsidiaries generate 80% of UBA’s net profit in 2025
Earnings from francophone units have increased more than eightfold since 2020
Côte...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months
Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Nigerian billionaire adds $5.78 billion to his fortune in under four months
Gains driven by strong stock performance of BUA Cement and BUA...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country...
Tullow Oil narrowly survived a brutal 2025, but a $223 million pile of unpaid bills from Ghana now fully exposes its single-country...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries
Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy”...
Gozem is in talks with the IFC for €21 million to expand in four countries
Funding would support vehicle financing and the “Drive-to-Buy”...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
NICO Holdings reported a record $185 million profit in 2025, but its auditor Deloitte said the real figure should be $25 million lower...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué
A $15.6bn cross-border...
Ecobank named alongside AfDB, ECOWAS, EBID and BOAD in the April 27, 2026 corridor financing mission communiqué
A $15.6bn cross-border...
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