Côte d'Ivoire raises CFA 220 billion in international bond, first for an African state
Interest rates lower than regional market, highlighting foreign...
Health, education, economic empowerment: In ten years, ACTIVA Foundation, created by the pan-African insurance group, has supported 50,000 women across...
Health, education, economic empowerment: In ten years, ACTIVA Foundation, created by the pan-African insurance group, has supported 50,000 women across...
On March 20, 2025, the West African Central Bank (BCEAO), through its COFEB training center, and the prestigious HEC Paris, launched the 2025 edition of...
On March 20, 2025, the West African Central Bank (BCEAO), through its COFEB training center, and the prestigious HEC Paris, launched the 2025 edition of...
This bond issuance strengthens the bank's ability to act, enabling it to expand its impact in low-income African countries, while maintaining a cautious...
This bond issuance strengthens the bank's ability to act, enabling it to expand its impact in low-income African countries, while maintaining a cautious...
The Ivorian government continues to maintain investor confidence. Just days ago, it completed a bond exchange worth $746.7 million on the WAEMU...
The Ivorian government continues to maintain investor confidence. Just days ago, it completed a bond exchange worth $746.7 million on the WAEMU...
The operation, which aimed for about CFA 400 billion, exceeded expectations.
Côte d'Ivoire has successfully completed a CFA 450 billion ($746.7 million)...
The operation, which aimed for about CFA 400 billion, exceeded expectations.
Côte d'Ivoire has successfully completed a CFA 450 billion ($746.7 million)...
The merger is expected to be finalized in 2025, pending approval from the relevant authorities.
Attijariwafa Bank is merging with its real estate...
The merger is expected to be finalized in 2025, pending approval from the relevant authorities.
Attijariwafa Bank is merging with its real estate...
Last year, Old Mutual achieved its strongest profit since 2019, but continues to struggle outside of South Africa. However, its alternative investment...
Last year, Old Mutual achieved its strongest profit since 2019, but continues to struggle outside of South Africa. However, its alternative investment...
Over the past few years, BOAD has significantly increased its commitment to Benin, "In just four years, BOAD has invested the equivalent of 30% of all the...
Over the past few years, BOAD has significantly increased its commitment to Benin, "In just four years, BOAD has invested the equivalent of 30% of all the...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire raised over CFA11 billion in just 48 hours through WAEMU’s first gender bond, with support from the IFC. The funds will be...
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire raised over CFA11 billion in just 48 hours through WAEMU’s first gender bond, with support from the IFC. The funds will be...
This decline stands in sharp contrast to the average share of funding received by the sector between 2017 and 2023. Africa, however, remains a land of...
This decline stands in sharp contrast to the average share of funding received by the sector between 2017 and 2023. Africa, however, remains a land of...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) announces the signing by its subsidiary Congo Terminal of a financing agreement of 150,880,000,000 CFA francs (equivalent to...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) announces the signing by its subsidiary Congo Terminal of a financing agreement of 150,880,000,000 CFA francs (equivalent to...
When Bola Tinubu came to power in 2023, he promised to strengthen transparency and intensify the fight against embezzlement, but the challenges remain...
When Bola Tinubu came to power in 2023, he promised to strengthen transparency and intensify the fight against embezzlement, but the challenges remain...
These investments will be spread across 13 African countries, including Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda,...
These investments will be spread across 13 African countries, including Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda,...
Fuel pump prices vary a lot within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The latest data from the regional central bank (BCEAO) places...
Fuel pump prices vary a lot within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The latest data from the regional central bank (BCEAO) places...
The public offering of BIIC shares allows the Beninese government to raise significant funds while scaling back its stake in the bank. The shares will be...
The public offering of BIIC shares allows the Beninese government to raise significant funds while scaling back its stake in the bank. The shares will be...
The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank)...
The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank)...
In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a US$450 million global...
In a significant move aimed at boosting industrial development across Africa, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a US$450 million global...
AXIAN Energy Green strengthens its environmental commitment by obtaining a C score for its first reporting exercise with the Carbon Disclosure Project...
AXIAN Energy Green strengthens its environmental commitment by obtaining a C score for its first reporting exercise with the Carbon Disclosure Project...
BII and Ghana International Bank (GHIB) have announced a partnership to finance cross-border trade in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia, Benin, the DRC,...
BII and Ghana International Bank (GHIB) have announced a partnership to finance cross-border trade in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gambia, Benin, the DRC,...
The Middle East has surpassed Africa as the top recipient of Chinese commitments under the Belt and Road Initiative, launched by China in 2013. However,...
The Middle East has surpassed Africa as the top recipient of Chinese commitments under the Belt and Road Initiative, launched by China in 2013. However,...
The mobility and fintech platform, operating in Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon, has attracted new funding following its earlier raises of $5...
The mobility and fintech platform, operating in Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon, has attracted new funding following its earlier raises of $5...
The institution will highlight the attractive returns from its portfolio, which includes shares of listed companies and a diverse range of bonds. While...
The institution will highlight the attractive returns from its portfolio, which includes shares of listed companies and a diverse range of bonds. While...
The opening of Abidjan’s second container terminal in November 2022 has significantly boosted container traffic, doubling volumes since then. This...
The opening of Abidjan’s second container terminal in November 2022 has significantly boosted container traffic, doubling volumes since then. This...
Afreximbank’s report suggests that Africa’s debt outlook should improve by 2028, driven by lower interest rates, progress in debt restructuring efforts...
Afreximbank’s report suggests that Africa’s debt outlook should improve by 2028, driven by lower interest rates, progress in debt restructuring efforts...
Senegal is facing liquidity challenges, with its debt reaching 107% of GDP. The government has pledged reforms to ensure greater transparency, and talks...
Senegal is facing liquidity challenges, with its debt reaching 107% of GDP. The government has pledged reforms to ensure greater transparency, and talks...
In 2024, the euro steadily weakened against the dollar, dropping from 1.12 USD/EUR in September to about 1.02 USD/EUR by January 2025, directly causing...
In 2024, the euro steadily weakened against the dollar, dropping from 1.12 USD/EUR in September to about 1.02 USD/EUR by January 2025, directly causing...
The growth of Africa’s BNPL market is largely driven by its seamless integration into e-commerce platforms as an appealing alternative to traditional...
The growth of Africa’s BNPL market is largely driven by its seamless integration into e-commerce platforms as an appealing alternative to traditional...
The report highlights that, in today’s climate of a cooling venture capital market and economic challenges across the continent, mergers and acquisitions,...
The report highlights that, in today’s climate of a cooling venture capital market and economic challenges across the continent, mergers and acquisitions,...
While Fitch has stopped monitoring Dangote Industries, other agencies like Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings are expected to continue assessing the...
While Fitch has stopped monitoring Dangote Industries, other agencies like Moody’s and S&P Global Ratings are expected to continue assessing the...
With a generous distribution policy and consistently positive profitability, SGCI maintains its leadership position in Côte d'Ivoire. However, the rise in...
With a generous distribution policy and consistently positive profitability, SGCI maintains its leadership position in Côte d'Ivoire. However, the rise in...
Faced with high costs linked to poor infrastructure and regulatory barriers, about 34% of African business leaders are increasingly adopting digital tools...
Faced with high costs linked to poor infrastructure and regulatory barriers, about 34% of African business leaders are increasingly adopting digital tools...
Africa is shifting away from a venture capital-only model, embracing a more diversified approach that may seem pragmatic. Debt is gaining traction, but...
Africa is shifting away from a venture capital-only model, embracing a more diversified approach that may seem pragmatic. Debt is gaining traction, but...
This initiative aims to bridge the funding gap holding these businesses back, giving them the resources to grow and fully contribute to the country’s...
This initiative aims to bridge the funding gap holding these businesses back, giving them the resources to grow and fully contribute to the country’s...
This is the holding company's first venture into the West African regional financial market. The successful fundraising, a sign of investor confidence,...
This is the holding company's first venture into the West African regional financial market. The successful fundraising, a sign of investor confidence,...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signed a partnership agreement at the end of 2024 as the lead member for the development and operation of the Patimban...
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) signed a partnership agreement at the end of 2024 as the lead member for the development and operation of the Patimban...
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