Two IPOs transforming central Africa’s BVMAC exchange
Two initial public offerings (IPOs) to raise capital could be about to transform the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l’Afrique Centrale (BVMAC), based in Douala. ...
President Tinubu hails Nigerian Exchange NGN 100 trillion market cap milestone
The Nigerian Exchange has continued its strong growth this year, and on 5 January passed a milestone market capitalization of NGN 100 trillion to close ...
Dashen Bank offers shares ahead of listing on Ethiopian Securities Exchange
Dashen Bank has launched an offer of rights to existing shareholders to raise some ETB 6.4 billion ($41.1 million) in new capital and is preparing ...
African exchanges lead in USD returns
How far can the record-breaking bull run continue for Africa’s stock exchanges? Many African exchange indices were up remarkably over 2025, encouraging participation by local ...
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Where Credit is Due: How Africa’s Debt Can Be a Benefit, Not a Burden
A very readable in-depth study of the history and trends of government-issued sovereign debt in Africa, giving policy recommendations on how African governments can make the best of use of debt. The book – like this blog – covers all the countries on the African ...
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Kenya’s new infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds to be funded by share sales
Kenya is to launch a national infrastructure fund and a sovereign wealth fund, approved by the Cabinet on 15 December. The funds will be capitalized ...
First Atlantic Bank listed in Ghana after oversubscribed IPO
Ghana’s First Atlantic Bank PLC (FAB) listed for trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) on 19 December, after an oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO). ...
Ethiopia secures $4.8bn in pledges for mega-airport
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide has announced $4.8bn is pledged towards a giant $12.5bn Bishoftu International Airport to be built near Abusera, 40 km South ...
SGTM builds up Casablanca bourse after $548m share offer IPO was 34x over-subscribed
Update 18 December: SGTM listed as the 80th company on the Bourse de Casablanca on 16 December. According to the press release “This operation thus ...