10/04/2026 - Raw materials

Oil: cautious market rebound

10/04/2026 - Index/Markets

10/04/2026 - Index/Markets

10/04/2026 - Companies

10/04/2026 - Sectors

10/04/2026 - Sectors

10/04/2026 - Raw materials

10/04/2026 - Companies

10/04/2026 - Companies

10/04/2026 - Index/Markets

Bond Issue: Côte d'Ivoire Raises 110 Billion FCFA§§§--=--§§§<p class="MsoNormal">The Public Treasury of Côte d'Ivoire successfully raised 110 billion FCFA on the financial market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), as part of its issuance carried out on April 7, 2026. The operation aims to secure funding for the State's 2026 budget.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">Initially, 100 billion FCFA were offered to investors via fungible Treasury bills (BAT) with a maturity of 364 days and fungible Treasury bonds (OAT) of 3, 5, and 7 years. However, demand significantly exceeded supply, with total submissions reaching 193.320 billion FCFA, representing a coverage rate of 193.32%.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">In detail, investors showed no interest in the 7-year tranche. The amount finally retained stands at 110 billion FCFA, compared to 83.320 billion FCFA rejected, which corresponds to an absorption rate of 56.90%.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">The selected conditions show a weighted average yield of 4.52% for short-term bills, 6.74% for 3-year bonds, and 7.09% for 5-year bonds. These levels reflect investors' sustained appetite for Ivorian debt on the regional market.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">The Ivorian Public Treasury has committed to repaying the bills at maturity on April 6, 2027, with interest paid in advance and discounted from the nominal value. Regarding the bonds, capital repayment will occur on April 8, 2029, for the 3-year maturity and April 8, 2031, for the 5-year maturity, respectively.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">&nbsp;</span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="fr-BJ">Interest will be paid annually, at rates of 5.20% for 3-year bonds and 5.45% for 5-year bonds, starting from the end of the first year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

10/04/2026 - Index/Markets

WAEMU Market: Burkina raises 72.5 billion FCFA

10/04/2026 - Economy/Forex

10/04/2026 - Raw materials

10/04/2026 - Raw materials

10/04/2026 - Index/Markets

10/04/2026 - General Information

10/04/2026 - General Information

Digital Transformation: Gitex Africa 2026 Underway in Morocco§§§--=--§§§<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The fourth edition of Gitex Africa is taking place from April 7 to 9, 2026, in Marrakech, Morocco. Over 50,000 are participating in this event, with more than 1,450 exhibitors representing over 130 countries. The opening ceremony was marked by an address from the Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, as well as the presence of government members from several African countries, national and international investors, representatives of governmental institutions, speakers, and personalities from various backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Driven by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with the Digital Development Agency (Add) and Kaoun International, a subsidiary of the Dubai World Trade Centre, the fourth edition of Gitex Africa is held under the theme: "Catalyzing the African <b>digital economy</b> in the age of artificial intelligence".<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">This year, Gitex Africa Morocco inaugurates new sectoral spaces and strengthens several of its existing hubs, echoing the continent's most dynamic technological priorities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">Among the novelties are smart infrastructures for data centers, designed to address the structural shortcomings that still hinder the development of the African <b>digital economy</b>, as well as the space dedicated to fintech and the future of <b>finance</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:FR; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">The <b>event</b> also hosts a space dedicated to future mobility, focusing on electric, autonomous, and connected transport solutions, as well as a Sports Tech hub highlighting smart sports infrastructures, technologies for optimizing athlete performance, and new fan engagement formats.</span></p>

09/04/2026 - Sectors

09/04/2026 - Economy/Forex

Cryptocurrency Consolidation: SMC DAO Acquires Nigerian Company Bread Africa

09/04/2026 - Sectors

Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: World Bank Lowers Forecasts§§§--=--§§§<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The World Bank published a report on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, announcing it had lowered its growth forecasts for Sub-Saharan Africa, anticipating an expansion of 4.1% in 2026, down from the 4.4% expected in October. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The World Bank announced that growth is expected to remain at 4.1% in 2026, similar to 2025, but the recovery is slowing in a more challenging international context. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world's oil passes, have driven up fuel and fertilizer prices, weighing on importing economies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif">The report also warns against a potential slowdown in investments from Gulf countries, which have become key players in sectors such as mining, renewable energy, and technology.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> <span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,serif; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:FR; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">According to the World Bank, the outlook for West Africa remains uncertain, with data, particularly on agricultural inputs, still incomplete.</span></p>