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Table of Contents – Financial Afrik Issue 129

Editorial

40 Days of War and a Fragile Ceasefire
A geopolitical analysis of Middle East tensions, global power dynamics, and implications for Africa.

Premium / Leadership & Appointments

IMF: Zeine Zeidane Appointed Director of the Africa Department
Governance Updates Across Africa’s Financial Sector
- FedhEn Capital leadership restructuring
- ASA-CI new presidency (Romuald Kouassi)
- Ecobank Ghana Board leadership change
- Africa Specialty Risks strategic appointment

Banking

Coris Bank International Burkina Faso Headquarters Inauguration
A landmark 14-storey building symbolizing institutional growth and financial ambition.

Investigation

CMA CGM: Rodolphe Saadé’s Expanding Empire in Africa
An in-depth look at governance, influence networks, and strategic positioning of the global shipping giant.

Special Report

The Unsung Heroes of African Ports: The Battle Among Suppliers
Structural transformation of port services driven by sovereignty, technology, and contract reshuffling.
Ports and Shipping Routes: Cosco vs Western Giants
The geopolitical contest over global trade flows and strategic infrastructure.
Strait of Hormuz: Insurance Costs and the Hidden Burden on Africa
How geopolitical risk inflates freight, insurance premiums, and import costs across African economies.
CK Hutchison vs Panama: A $2 Billion Legal and Geopolitical Standoff
Control of strategic ports and implications for global logistics power balance.

Manager (Profile)

Additional Features

Market insights on African logistics, port infrastructure, and trade security
Analysis of digital transformation in port ecosystems (TOS, AI, tracking systems)
Emerging African players vs international service providers