Author: The Editorial Staff

Since the official announcement of the current Cameroonian Head of State, Paul Biya, running for the presidential election on October 12, 2025, in financial circles, there is an expectation of a surge in concerns from financial rating agencies regarding “the risk of instability linked to the absence of a clear succession plan”. Indeed, for the...

Fundi Tshazibana, President of the Prudential Authority (PA) and Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), announced that the recent sanctions imposed on several large local and international banks are not related to South Africa’s efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, on which the country has been listed since 2023. “These sanctions reflect a natural strengthening of our supervisory system, and are not a response to external pressure related to the FATF,” she said. The regulator recently imposed fines on several banks for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC…

The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) hosted, on Thursday, July 17, 2025 in Abidjan, the ceremony of the simultaneous first listing of four bond issues from the State of Senegal. An exceptional operation presided over by the Director General of the BRVM, Edoh Kossi Amenounvé, which marks a milestone in the history of the regional financial market with a total amount raised of 405 billion CFA francs. “I am delighted with this historic operation which is the result of a collective effort and above all the symbol of an Africa whose capital markets are deepening year after year,” said Edoh Kossi…

The Ivorian Bank Society (SIB), a subsidiary of the Moroccan banking group Attijariwafa Bank, will pay its shareholders on July 31, 2025, for the 2024 fiscal year, a gross total dividend of 18.750 billion CFA francs (33.750 million dollars), announced the leaders of this banking institution based in Abidjan. Based on the 50 million shares...

From government sources, in 2025, transfers to municipalities and regions in Cameroon reach 303.5 billion CFA francs (around $540 million), an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. In 2024, this fund amounted to 292.5 billion CFA francs (520 million USD). This general endowment for decentralization (DGD) is allocated 63% to municipalities, while the remaining 37% goes to...

According to the 2024 annual public debt management report, released in July 2025 by the Congolese Amortization Fund (CCA), from 2020 to 2024, the Congo’s public debt stock has been on the rise. This volume increased from 6,596.13 billion CFA francs (11.7 billion USD) in 2020 to 8,535.77 billion CFA francs (15 billion USD) in...

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, received Simon Tiemtoré, CEO of Vista Bank, for an audience on July 14, 2025, to discuss economic cooperation prospects. The meeting was part of a dynamic to support the “Senegal 2050” vision, through significant investments in the financial sectors. The head of Vista Group reaffirmed his willingness to...

In a significant decision for governance and budget discipline, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has ordered, in a statement released on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the immediate removal of fuel allowances and any fuel allocations for individuals appointed to political positions. This measure is part of a series of initiatives aimed at drastically reducing public...

Between January and May 2025, Chad exported 1,045 tons of Arabic gum to the United States, an increase of 81% year-on-year. This makes this country in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) the top African supplier to the United States and the second globally after France for this commodity. This information is provided...

Dakar, July 16th 2025 – The State of Senegal has just achieved a new milestone on the regional financial market with the closing, on July 8th, 2025, of its second Public Offering (APE) of the year. Result: 364 billion FCFA raised, against an initial target of 300 billion, representing an impressive coverage rate of 121.3%. At the heart of this success, CGF BOURSE, lead manager of the operation, confirms its strategic role in mobilizing national savings for development. A transformative operation led by a leading actor Designed in a demanding economic context, this operation was structured by CGF BOURSE, in…

The annual overall result of the companies listed on the Tunis Stock Exchange (BVMT) in 2024 recorded a 13.3% increase compared to the 2023 exercise, according to a report established by the leaders of this Exchange based on the financial statements published by 64 out of the 74 listed companies. This result stood at 3.101...

By Mohamed Souleymane As one of the five African heads of state invited to lunch on Wednesday, July 9 at the White House, President Mohamed Cheikh Ould Ghazouani referred to Mauritania as a “small country” due to its population (5 million inhabitants) and its economy, despite being the second largest African exporter of iron for the past 6 decades. This description caught the attention of Mohamed Souleymane, a free thinker and lover of literature. In full. It was from the island of Tidra in Mauritania that the Almoravids, later known as al murabitune, raised armies to conquer the north and…

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On July 14, 2025, Bitcoin, this cryptographic chimera, crossed a new Rubicon by reaching $123,205.09, once again shattering the mental barriers of classical economics. Born in 2009 in the anonymous folds of the web and propelled by the ether of a white paper signed by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin was initially a simple peer-to-peer payment experiment. It has since become a monetary asset without a sovereign, without a central bank, without territorial anchoring. A disembodied currency, but with very real value, determined solely by the law of algorithmic supply and speculative demand. Now, Bitcoin no longer serves to transact: it serves…

Special envoy to Algiers. Algiers, July 15, 2025 – In a solemn atmosphere and resolutely turned towards the future, the proceedings of the 44th Annual General Assembly of the Shelter Afrique Development Bank opened in Algiers on Tuesday. The meeting brings together ministers, representatives of the 44 member states, technical and financial partners, as well as numerous personalities from the housing and urban planning sector. In his opening speech, Thierno Habib Hann, Managing Director of Shelter Afrique Development Bank, praised the leading role of Algeria in housing policy, citing a “historic and exemplary commitment to social housing” that now serves…

Seven companies have been selected following the analysis of bids from bidders in response to the international expression of interest (EOI) issued on April 30, 2025 for the construction of ultrafiltration and bottling lines for table water at Cameroon Water Utilities (Camwater). The announcement was made in a press release issued on July 11, 2025 by the General Manager of the water concessionaire in Cameroon, Blaise Moussa. According to evaluation criteria set out in this EOI, the pre-qualified companies, ranked in order of merit, received scores ranging from 92 to 75 out of 100. The companies and business groups are:…

On July 13, 2025, the President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul Biya, announced his candidacy for a new term at the helm of Cameroon. Since then, financial markets and economic circles have been closely monitoring the implications of such a political scenario. Between perceived stability and uncertainties related to governance, reactions are mixed. To...

Facing the requirements of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) imposing new minimum capital thresholds for financial institutions, several Nigerian banks have already passed key milestones in their recapitalization processes. These institutions are seeking to comply by March 2026 with strengthened standards aimed at consolidating the resilience of the banking sector in the face of...

The Société Générale group will sell its majority stake of 58.08% in Société Générale Cameroon to the State of Cameroon, which is already a shareholder. Following the transaction, the Cameroonian state will hold 83.68% of the capital of the banking institution, thus consolidating its control over one of the country’s main banks. The agreement formalized...

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) generated a gross domestic product (GDP) of 1 trillion dollars in 2024, representing nearly a third of the wealth produced in Africa. Data presented by Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye during the 7th semi-annual coordination meeting between the African Union (AU), Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional...

Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, announced the official launch at the end of July-beginning of August 2025 of a gas pipeline project between the port of Nador (northern Morocco) and the city of Dakhla (southern Morocco). This section represents the first phase of the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline. The cost of this phase is estimated at 6 billion dollars. The overall project involves 11 African countries and aims to strengthen the continent’s energy integration, with extensions planned to Mauritania and Senegal, while improving connectivity to the European market via the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline. This highlights a…

Visitors from all African countries, except Libya and Somalia, as well as most Caribbean countries, can now enter Kenya without a visa or electronic travel authorization after the official removal of entry requirements. This means that citizens from these regions no longer need authorization, lengthy forms, or visa fees to travel to this East African country. “As part of efforts to support open sky policies and tourism growth, a key proposal is to grant exemptions from E-visas to all African countries, except Somalia and Libya, for security reasons,” a government statement reads. This decision now allows visitors from all of…

The Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) announced on Sunday, July 13, the official launch of the licensing process for Takaful service providers, marking a decisive step in structuring an insurance sector compliant with Sharia law. This initiative follows the adoption of the new national Takaful law in May 2025. Until now, operators have been operating...

Sahara Energy Resource Limited has successfully closed an unsecured and committed $225 million revolving credit facility (RCF) to strengthen its financial flexibility, support its international expansion, and endorse its sustainability strategy. The oversubscribed transaction demonstrates the renewed confidence of financial partners in Sahara’s business model and strategic vision, focused on responsible energy management, as stated...

As Cameroonians prepare to elect their new president on October 12, 2025, economically, after a slowdown in its growth, between 3.2% and 3.6% in 2022 and 2023, Cameroon is experiencing a slight rebound estimated at 3.5% due to domestic consumption, agricultural exports, and infrastructure development. In 2025, international financial institutions, notably the International Monetary Fund...

A high-level meeting on regional security opened on July 10, 2025 in Abidjan, bringing together the coastal countries of West Africa around the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and State Strengthening (IDPS). Organized under the auspices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this meeting aims to lay the groundwork for a common strategy to address...

Facing the accelerating digital transformation of the insurance sector, the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya (IRA) has issued new guidelines to regulate the management of cyber risks. In a cybersecurity guidance note, the IRA warns of an increasing exposure to cyber threats and data breaches, urging industry players to adopt stronger measures. The document, which...

Standard Chartered recorded a loss of $217 million from the sale of its operations in Angola, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone. The London-based banking group states that this loss resulting from the sale of the three subsidiaries is largely due to fluctuations in exchange rates, with the Zimbabwean business being the most affected. “The net loss...

Ecobank Nigeria has made an early repayment of 50% of its $300 million senior eurobond, with an interest rate of 7.125% and maturing in February 2026. This partial payment reflects, according to the bank, a strong liquidity position and increased financial resilience. In a statement released on July 12, 2025, the bank indicated that this...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) strengthened its presence in the foreign exchange market by injecting $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the country’s economic program review by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This amount already exceeds the total for the entire year of 2023, highlighting the central...