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Commodities

Ghana Raw Mineral Export Ban by 2030: What Mahama's Plan Means for Manganese, Bauxite and Lithium

Ghana's raw mineral export ban is set for 2030. What Mahama announced, which minerals are covered, what miners must build, and how markets may react.

4 min read

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Currencies & Forex

Ghana Cedi Steadies at GH¢11.61 After Losing 10% of Its Value in 2026

The Ghana cedi firmed to GH¢11.61 per dollar on the Bank of Ghana interbank market, but it is still about 10% weaker than at the start of 2026. Here is why.

5 min read

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Macro & Economy

Cote d'Ivoire: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), 2025

Foreign direct investment net inflows into Côte d’Ivoire rose to $2.03 billion in 2025, according to UNCTAD data. The figure marks a recovery from the previous year’s lower level and continues a multi-year upward trend in investment.

2 min read

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Weekly Pulse

Africa First: Inside Aliko Dangote's Vision for a Self-Reliant Continent

Aliko Dangote's "Africa First" message pushes for continental self-reliance — here's the Vision 2030 strategy, the numbers behind it, and what's still ahead.

6 min read

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Commodities

Cocoa Rebounds: What Higher Prices Mean for West and Central African Producers

Cocoa prices climbed around 3.18% to approximately $5,719 per tonne, bringing fresh attention to the economic impact on West and Central Africa's major producing countries. But the key question is not simply whether cocoa prices are rising — it is who ultimately captures the gains.

6 min read

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Exchange indeces

BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Steady Amid Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index rebounded to 485.43 points in early August after a period of profit-taking. Telecommunications and public services remain among the strongest-performing sectors as investors reassess valuations across West Africa's regional exchange.

1 min read

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African Equities

The BRVM at 201: Understanding Francophone West Africa's Regional Stock Exchange

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières serves eight West African nations on a single currency. With the composite at around 201.4 and steady institutional interest, it is among the most overlooked equity markets on the continent.

2 min read