Banner of man in suit watching dramatic sunset in front of modern buildings to illustrate Bridge Bank Group IPO on the BRVM West African securities exchange.
Capital raising

Bridge Bank hits $117m IPO target within 24 hours

UPDATE: Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire closed the share offer early after the first day, 20 July. In a statement on 21 July the bank ...

A man in white labcoat in front of medical imaging monitor. Medtech firm T2S is busy with a share offer on the Bourse de Casablanca.
Capital raising

Moroccan medtech IPO closes 17 July

NOTE: This is for news information only. We are not inviting you to invest. If you are interested, consult your professional advisor. Leading Moroccan medical ...

Crowd of young Ethiopians in formal dress on stage to celebrate the listing of Abay Bank on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)
Ethiopia

Abay Bank lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange

The shares of Abay Bank S.C. were listed on the Main Board of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) on 25 June and started trading at ...

two men and a woman in business dress celebrating Family Bank listing on the NSE
Exchange news

Family Bank shares soar after Nairobi Securities Exchange listing

The Nairobi Securities Exchange achieved its largest private sector listing in 17 years, when Family Bank PLC listed by introduction on 23 June. The bank ...

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13-14 October: Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC)

(Tue-Wed) London. Africa Financial Services Investment Conference (AFSIC). Probably the biggest and best organized Africa investment event taking place annually in Europe. Highly focused on public markets, private equity, debt, infrastructure and alternatives. Leading global investors, managers and issuers get together. 

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Where credit is due How african's debt can be a benefits not a burden

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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line of up award winners at the African Banker Awards 2026
Bonds

Africa’s giant infrastructure finance dominates banking awards

Finance that unleashes giant infrastructure projects was highlighted at the 2026 African Banker Awards, showing the size and scale of current projects as Africa builds ...

A large group of Ethiopian men and women in formal attire on a stage with a bell, celebrating Ethio Telecom, the fourth listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange.
Capital raising

Ethio Telecom lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange

The giant Ethio Telecom S.C. has listed its shares for trading on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) on 26 May, bringing 45,000 shareholders who paid ...

View of Lagos harbour across the lagoon, Nigeria's capital market and NGX stock exchange moving to T+1 post trade clearing and settlement.
Exchange news

Nigeria T+1 settlement from 1 June

The Nigerian capital market is working to get ready to move to T+1 settlement (clearing and settlement on the day after trade), starting 1 June ...

Sign above a doorway, entrance to African stock exchange Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)
Exchange news

Zimbabwe – a tale of two African stock exchanges

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is positioning itself as a gateway to international capital entering Zimbabwe and other southern African markets. Will it take ...

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