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Simon Tiemtoré has become a key figure in African banking. In just four years, he has made big moves, getting attention in the African business world. As...
The financing needs for 2025 are estimated at CFA1,200 billion ($1.9 billion), including CFA610 billion through medium- and long-term debt issuance and...
Globalization and digitalization have pushed countries to adopt new standards in public finance. In Burkina Faso, the government aims to align the skills...
The Enko Capital - Oronte consortium, a key player in African finance, announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Société Générale Mauritanie (SGM),...
The idea of breaking free from the U.S. dollar is not new in Africa, but it has gained momentum in recent years. In a context marked by high volatility in...
Fintech remains the top choice for investors in Africa's startup ecosystem, with 2024 continuing the strong momentum seen in recent years. In 2024,...
These funds are expected to support development projects in the CEMAC region. At the end of December 2024, the institution approved CFA125 billion in...
Rawbank, the leading bank in the Democratic Republic of Congo, conducts its second issuance of negotiable debt securities (commercial paper), amounting to...
With these first issuances, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire are pioneering the introduction of this innovative financial mechanism. According to FinAfrique...
Adopted at the end of 2024, the new WAEMU regulation strengthens currency controls and places the fight against money laundering and the financing of...
While they mainly operate during the early stages of business development, most business angels active on the continent adopt a cautious approach and...
About 60% of investment funds dedicated to Africa are registered outside the continent. This figure comes from a study commissioned by the MasterCard...
Nigerian lawmakers explained that the increase in the minimum capital for companies in the sector was driven by the depreciation of the naira, rising...
In September 2024, Senegal’s new leadership uncovered a troubling reality about the nation’s finances, with debt and deficits far exceeding the figures...
Few tech entrepreneurs in Africa turn to therapists to address burnout, anxiety, or depression. Most rely on coping strategies of varying effectiveness,...
While cryptocurrencies are often used as a shield against inflation, they are viewed more positively in developing countries than in developed ones....
21% of the WAEMU population is unaware of the existence of regional financial market players, according to a study by the AMF-UMOA. Through this event,...
Since November, the Ivorian government has been working with lawmakers to defend its 2025 budget proposal. The budget, which represents an 11.8% increase,...
In June 2023, Zambia agreed with its official bilateral creditors to restructure $6.3 billion of external debt, including $4.1 billion owed to...
In February 2024, Benin successfully issued Eurobonds despite high interest rates, supported by a MIGA guarantee. The country now aims to secure long-term...
In less than two weeks, Côte d’Ivoire has raised more than CFA480 billion ($774 million) on the regional market. This success reflects the country’s...
Francophone Africa is no longer just another option; it has become, in many ways, a destination in its own right. With regulatory reforms, a surge in...
The BCEAO said it will keep taking the necessary steps to maintain monetary and financial stability in WAEMU while also supporting economic growth....
The fintech aims to become the "Stripe of Francophone Africa" by creating smoother connections between mobile money operators, banks, and other payment...
Bridging this funding gap is crucial for the country, which will need to create up to 130 million jobs over the next 20 years. Contributing 90% of job...
The difference in interest rates between Nigeria and WAEMU countries reflects how investors view their sovereign risk and economic stability. This...
Nigeria's Central Bank (CBN) has decided to take action to address the cash shortage at ATMs. Starting on December 1, commercial banks failing to supply...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Nigeria have significantly increased since President Tinubu eased currency controls and implemented other...
Fitch indicates that improving the bank's rating would require lowering its exposure to sovereign bonds from the Sahel, diversifying its assets, and...
This compensation is part of Zimbabwe's efforts to rebuild trust with investors and start fresh negotiations with creditors, supported by the African...
The transaction, which includes several entities active in insurance, specialized financing, leasing, asset management, and brokerage, marks a strong...
Despite double-digit growth in the volume and value of transactions processed over the past five years, none of the 31 active instant payment systems on...
At COP29, developing countries are pushing to negotiate a deal that would secure $1 trillion in annual funding to fight climate change. However,...
The decline in African billionaires' wealth is mainly due to global trade disruptions affecting resource-rich countries, rising interest rates, power...
As highlighted by the World Bank, Benin is grappling with major socio-economic challenges despite progress in reducing poverty and improving human...

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