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African finance news: capital markets, FDI flows, sovereign debt, private equity deals, currency movements, and banking sector developments across the continent.

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Ghana makes boards liable for bank cyber breaches

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Ghana has launched the Cyber and Information Security Directive 2026, requiring board-level accountability for cybersecurity across all licensed financial institutions…

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Nigeria’s reform raises the bar for Kenya investors

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Africaspoint Editorial

Nigeria's reform narrative is shifting how global capital prices Africa. For Kenya, competing for the same investor pool under tighter…

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Nigeria pulls $6.44bn in Q4 capital inflows

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IN SHORT: Nigeria attracted $6.44 billion in capital inflows in Q4 2025, up 26.6% year-on-year and 7.1% quarter-on-quarter. Portfolio investment…

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Stanbic launches women’s banking in Ghana

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IN SHORT: Stanbic Bank Ghana has launched Obaa Sima, a dedicated women's banking proposition targeting Ghana's $5 billion female financing…

Lagos rail reaches for its airport

Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced plans at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum on June…

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TikTok’s AI purges 4m Nigerian videos

TikTok removed more than 4 million videos in Nigeria in Q4 2025, with 99.9% proactively…

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Kenya Airways pursues $2bn turnaround investor

Kenya's government is seeking a strategic investor willing to commit $1.2-2 billion to Kenya Airways…

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Eskom creates Green arm for renewable future

Eskom launched Eskom Green on June 10, a new separate renewable energy platform targeting mining…

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KRA wants VAT on every business in Kenya

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From Alexandra township to running Africa’s biggest bank

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All four SA banks are chasing Kenya

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