Ivory Coast made a big splash on the regional financial market by raising 110 billion CFA francs (198 million USD) on September 30, 2025, during an auction of Treasury assimilated bonds (BAT) for 91 days. This success confirms Abidjan’s position as the driving force of the sovereign debt market in the WAEMU, with nearly 45%…...
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