West Africa’s BRVM soars to record heights as African markets catch fire

The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), West Africa’s regional stock exchange, has reached an unprecedented market capitalization of about $21.2 billion, marking a milestone for the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Announced on Wednesday (15 Oct), the BRVM’s market cap has soared 29.13% since the end of 2024, with a remarkable […]

Gulf countries reiterate support for Morocco on Sahara issue

Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed their full support for Morocco’s unity and territorial integrity, saying that a solution to the Sahara issue can only be found within Morocco’s sovereignty. This came during a phone talk Wednesday between Morocco’s foreign minister and GCC Secretary General Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf. The GCC Secretary General […]

Spain’s PM on West African tour to stem migration flow, signs deals with Mauritania, Gambia

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez agreed with Mauritanian president Mohammed Ould Ghazouani to stem migration flows, as part of a West African tour that will lead him to Gambia and Senegal. The Canary Islands, located close to the African coast and used as a stepping stone for migrants and refugees trying to reach Europe — […]