Africa

The new Central Bank of Kenya governor Kamau Thugge brings with him a stellar résumé of previous experience in government and 25 years at the IMF.

Ethiopia has embarked on a roadshow to sell shares in the Ethiopia Securities Exchange as part of its attempt to build a diversified and vibrant economy.

African banks remain resilient and ready to weather any storm that comes their way.

The IMF has conducted CBDC workshops in Africa covering issues posed by central bank-governed virtual digital assets but adoption has been sluggish.

Shifting to a holding company allows the parent company to coordinate and manage all the units.

The African bond market is heating up again after years of sovereign defaults and Covid-related headwinds.

Nigeria's new president faces a legal challenge to his victory and the arduous task of rebuilding an economy in tatters. 

The digitization of payments is transforming African economies, but challenges remain.

A slew of activity to meet Europe’s war-driven thirst for new sources of hydrocarbons could put long-term development at risk.

India and the UAE combine forces to invest in Africa.

A clearer path for Africa’s banking industry is forming, as regulators focus on strong and supportive controls.

Home-grown grain may be the solution to the global wheat shortage caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Africa's debt service payments will surge 35% over last year.

Global Finance announces the best US regional private banks. 

Investors look to Zambia due to its positive economic atmosphere.

Global Finance presents the best private banks in Africa.

Only three African countries—Angola, Nigeria and South Africa—issued Eurobonds since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war because of tightening financial conditions.

Regional expansion boosts profits, and positions banks for further growth. 

Laurent Goutard, who leads the African retail banking at Societe Generale, shares the bank’s infrastructure plans and strategy for success.

Ehouman Kassi, CEO at Bridge Bank Group in Côte d’Ivoire, discusses strategies the bank has deployed to penetrate the market.