For more than a decade, Côte d’Ivoire has been one of West Africa’s most resilient and…
Author: Benissan Barrigah
Designing Africa’s Financial Future: The AfDB’s Bid to Build Markets That Match Its Demography
Africa is entering a decade that will define its economic trajectory for the rest of the…
Simandou: Guinea’s Megaproject
The first ore wagons have begun their journey down the mountains of southern Guinea, carrying premium‑grade…
Nigeria’s Eurobond Return: Financing Today, Positioning for 2050
When Nigeria returned to the Eurobond market in November 2025, the move sparked debate across Africa’s…
Ghana’s Pension Funds: Unlocking Domestic Capital for National Development
How Ghana’s Pension Funds Could Power a New Era of Domestic Investment. Ghana’s pension industry has…
Capital Convergence in African Fintech: Moniepoint as a Case Study
On 21 October 2025, Nigerian fintech Moniepoint Inc. announced that its Series C equity raise had…
Africa’s Energy Frontier: Electrification, Investment, and the Race to Close Africa’s Power Gap
Without power, talent stays idle, factories fall silent and opportunity slips away. Universal electricity in Africa…
BOAD’s €1 Billion Eurobond: West Africa’s Financial Maturity Moment
In October 2025, the West African Development Bank (BOAD), which serves the eight WAEMU countries, raised…
Gold at Record Highs: Africa’s Place in the Surge
Gold’s price has broken the $4,000 per ounce barrier, an unprecedented milestone in modern markets. This…