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Cyberattack : Uganda’s Central Bank Loses 16 Million USD

An audit reveals that the Bank of Uganda (BoU) transferred a colossal sum of 16.2 million USD to suspicious accounts in Japan. Uganda’s Auditor General points

AfDB : Priorities of the 2024-2033 Decennial Strategy

The African Development Bank (AfDB) unveils its 2024-2033 decennial strategy during the annual meetings in Nairobi in May 2024. Focused on the continent’s critical needs, this

Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Borrowing Rate to 27.50 %

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised its interest rate to 27.5% during its last meeting of the year, following a significant surge in inflation in

Gulf banks invest heavily in Egypt

According to Fitch, numerous banks from the GCC are seeking to acquire Egyptian banks, driven by the relatively high growth rates available in Egypt compared to their domestic

Nigeria to host headquarters of the African Energy Bank

Nigeria will host the headquarters of the African Energy Bank, marking a significant milestone for the continent’s energy sector by financing oil and gas projects across

Customer satisfaction : Best banks in Côte d’Ivoire

The best banks in Côte d’Ivoire in terms of customer satisfaction reveal varied performances. In May 2024, data from SagaBrand show which financial institutions stand out

French banks withdraw from Africa : Opportunities for local banks

Fitch Solutions, an international rating agency, believes the withdrawal of French banks from Africa will create opportunities for local banks. This move, they say, could spur

UEMOA Banking Services : Instant Payment Launching Soon

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) is launching an interoperable instant payment system in the UEMOA on July 22. This new service will revolutionize

Kenya : 20% excise tax for micro-lenders

Kenya is implementing a 20% excise tax on microlenders to increase tax revenues. However, this move is raising concerns in the financial sector, especially regarding the

Ethiopia : Banking sector opens up to foreign investors

After a 30-year ban on foreign involvement in its banking sector, Ethiopia is now contemplating permitting foreign banks to buy stakes in local lenders. Opening up

Ecobank Surpasses 2 Billion USD Revenue Milestone in 2023

Ecobank, the pan-African financial services group, has announced its audited results for 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite challenging operating conditions. The financial results reflect growing confidence

Saham Group acquires Société Générale Maroc for 745 million EUR

The sale of the French banking giant to the Saham Group aligns with Société Générale’s strategic roadmap unveiled in September 2023, aimed at streamlining its operations.