Governance
African governance and policy news: elections, regulatory decisions, government-business relationships, institutional reforms, and policy developments that move markets.
DRC raises $1.25bn in debut eurobond
The DRC raised $1.25 billion in its debut international sovereign bond on April 9, the first Sub-Saharan African debut eurobond…
Ivory Coast launches strategic sovereign wealth fund
Ivory Coast approved its Strategic Sovereign Fund for Development on April 15, establishing a three-component state vehicle to channel mining…
IDC saves Tongaat Hulett from liquidation for now
South Africa's IDC injected R200 million into Tongaat Hulett on April 17, raising its total rescue funding to R2.5 billion…
IMF cuts Africa growth to 4.3% as war hits imports
The IMF has cut Sub-Saharan Africa's 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%, warning that the Hormuz conflict and collapsing official development…
