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,...
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...
The Cameroonian government has announced its intention to acquire 58.08% stake in the local subsidiary of Société Générale. The country...
Approved five years after the startup law was passed, the implementation decree lays out a clear regulatory framework for these innovative businesses. It...
In the coming years, intra-African trade, especially through the AfCFTA, could boost factoring by making inter-business transactions easier. Currently,...
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) announced yesterday a new $5 billion local currency guarantee mechanism aimed at boosting financing for energy...
This move comes as part of stricter capital requirements aimed at supporting economic growth and strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's financial...
Enko Education, an African network of primary and secondary schools, has raised $24 million to boost its growth. The funds, announced on January 22,...
The government aims to cut back on cash use and promote digital payments to improve tax collection. However, in a country where cultural habits, limited...
Founded in 2003 by Moncef Belkhayat, Dislog Group continues to grow and plans to go public later this year. The European Bank for Reconstruction and...
This is the largest fundraising effort ever carried out by Naked in South Africa. Naked, a fully digital insurance platform based in South Africa,...
This new recognition boosts the bank's standing in the global financial world, creating fresh opportunities for funding trade and infrastructure projects...
The investment will be made through the Lofty Alpha Fund, managed by LoftyInc Capital Management. The fund has a target size of $50 million and will...
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...

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