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Published on Aug 13, 2026

Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed conflict and terrorism. The continent has earned the reputation …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

West Africa’s Fiscal Crossroads: Mobilising Resources for Transformation

West Africa’s economy is set for steady growth of around 4.6% in 2026, creating a prime opportunity to strengthen its fiscal foundations. With a five-year average tax-to-GDP ratio of just 9.9%, boosting domestic resource mobilisation can unlock new funding …

Source: African Leadership Magazine - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

PAC Research Identifies Digital Innovation, Financial Reforms as Key to Closing Africa’s $100bn Trade Finance Gap

Chris Oshiafi PAC Research, one of Nigeria’s leading research outfits, has identified financial architecture, digital innovation, regulatory reforms and political commitment as critical to addressing Africa’s more than $100 billion unmet trade finance gap …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 11, 2026

ShafDB approved to issue bonds to raise funds for housing project

Audio By Vocalize ShafDB has received a nod to issue bonds as a way of mobilising capital to fund its housing project in Africa.[File, Standard] Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) has received a nod to issue bonds as a way of mobilising capital …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Digital innovation, financial reforms key to closing Africa’s $100bn trade finance gap

PAC Research, one of Nigeria’s leading research outfits, has identified financial architecture, digital innovation, regulatory reforms and political commitment as critical to addressing Africa’s more than $100 billion unmet trade finance gap. The research …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Benin records 73 pct implementation rate in UEMOA reform review

COTONOU, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Benin achieved a 73-percent implementation rate in the 2026 annual review of reforms, policies, programs and community projects of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), according to a government press release …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 4, 2026

EBID Grants €80 Million to Coris Holding to Expand SME Lending in West Africa

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) signed an €80 million financing agreement with Coris Holding to expand lending to businesses, particularly SMEs and SMIs, across West Africa. The facility will finance projects in agriculture, …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Togo’s Annual Inflation Holds at 0.1% in June Despite 1.2% Monthly Rise

(Togo First) - Togo’s annual inflation rate stood at 0.1% in June 2026, unchanged for the fifth consecutive month and well below the 3% ceiling set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), according to data from the National Institute of …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 21, 2026

Togo's annual inflation remains at 0.1 pct in June

LOME, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Togo's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 0.1 percent in June, marking the fifth consecutive month at that level and staying well below the West African Economic and Monetary Union convergence ceiling of 3 percent, …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Edem Adjamagbo, Co-Founder and CEO of Semoa Group

(Togo First) - Edem Adjamagbo, founder and CEO of Semoa Group, is among the pioneers of African fintech, a generation of entrepreneurs harnessing technology to advance financial inclusion. A business intelligence engineer who graduated from Polytech Nantes …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Despite its split from ECOWAS, an AES member state secures $105 million through a different regional bloc

The financing package, approved by the West African Development Bank (BOAD), comprises 30 billion CFA francs for the National Office for Hydro-Agricultural Development (ONAHA) and 30.6 billion CFA francs for the state-owned electricity utility, NIGELEC, to …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

United Capital H1 pre-tax profit up 80% to ₦24.77bn

KEY POINTS United Capital said first-half pretax profit rose to ₦24.77 billion ($0.02 billion), as gross earnings climbed to ₦43.84 billion ($0.03 billion) on growth across its business lines. The investment firm said fees and commission income alongside …

Source: CNBC Africa - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Togo Plans Prepaid Cards to Digitize Public Payments

(Togo First) - Togo’s Treasury is considering issuing interoperable prepaid cards and deploying a network for accepting electronic payments through point-of-sale terminals, in partnership with GIM-UEMOA, the regional interbank payments group. The project …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 26, 2026

Three Togolese Complete Academic Phase of BCEAO Finance Master’s Program

(Togo First) - Three Togolese professionals are among 30 participants who successfully completed the first phase of the diploma program offered to COFEB’s 48th cohort. The West African Center for Banking Studies and Training held a ceremony to mark the …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 24, 2026

ECOWAS To Launch a Single Currency By 2027

By: Helmut Mahongo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed plans to launch a single currency dubbed the ECO by next year. The union announced this after its 69th ECOWAS summit of Heads of State and Government held in …

Source: Villager - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2026

BCEAO Takes Cautious Path as Regional Crypto Rules Remain Pending

(Togo First) - Two months after outlining its approach to digital assets, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) still has no regulatory framework for crypto assets. Speaking to reporters in Dakar on July 22 during the presentation of the …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 22, 2026

ECOWAS reaffirms plans to launch single currency in 2027

ECOWAS is forging ahead with plans for a single currency. The legal registration of the ECO trademark is progress, but the broader framework for the currency is still being worked out. The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

BCEAO Instant Payment Platform Connects 30 Million Users in Less Than 10 Months

(Togo First) - The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) reviewed the performance of its instant payment platform in Dakar as it presented its 2025 annual report. As of July 20, 2026, PI-SPI had 30 million connected users and had processed one …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Tomatoes, Peppers and Yams Lead Togo’s June Food Price Surge

(Togo First) - Prices for several fresh food products rose sharply in Togo in June 2026, as seasonal supply constraints drove up the cost of widely consumed foods, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic and …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 06:14 GMT

SH-55 closed between Banks and Smiths Ferry

SH-55 was closed north Banks after midnight due to wildfire activity in the area. BANKS — State Highway 55 was closed in both directions for 19 miles north of Banks shortly after midnight due to wildfire activity in the area. Travelers should avoid the …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 06:13 GMT

Pilot car operations planned tonight on SH-55 near Banks

ITD is planning to reopen SH-55 to one-lane with pilot car operations and flaggers. The Idaho Transportation Department is planning to reopen State Highway 55 near Banks to one-lane alternating traffic with flaggers and a pilot car beginning at 8 p.m. …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 12:55 GMT

Mammalian Cell Banking Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects

The Business Research Company's Mammalian Cell Banking Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The mammalian cell banking …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:13 GMT

Treasury for Multifamily Operators: How Apartment Owners Earn Yield on Reserves and Operating Cash Across Properties ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multifamily operators are increasingly rethinking treasury for multifamily operators as operating cash and reserves spread across properties, entities, and banks sit idle, according to Balance Cash, a …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 14:44 GMT

Outsourcing and competition in the banking sector: the rise of Cloud Service Providers

Alvaro Contreras, Peter Eccles and Paolo Siciliani Cloud outsourcing may alter competition in banking by allowing smaller competitors to access scalable digital infrastructure. This paper studies the effects of banks’ outsourcing agreements with Cloud …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:14 GMT

Labrador Letter: Banking Scam Stopped by Our Consumer Protection Investigators

Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Banking Scam Stopped by Our Consumer Protection Investigators Dear Friends, Someone here in Idaho received a call from a person claiming to be a Wells Fargo investigator, warning him that his bank account had been compromised …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 08:03 GMT

Quorum Media release the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quorum Media today published the first installment of its "Top Entrepreneurs to Watch" report, a research series identifying founders in fintech, Web3, and emerging …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 11:26 GMT

Avidia Bank Unifies Banking Operations on Creatio, Achieving 86% Employee Adoption in Six Months

Enterprise-wide transformation connects customer-facing and operational teams on a single platform, creating the foundation for AI-powered banking BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Creatio, an AI CRM and workflow …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Starlight 2026 Concludes Successfully in Singapore

Fourth edition expands beyond competition with The Starlight Huddle, player development workshops and growing international participation SINGAPORE, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SINGAPORE, 16 August 2026 — The Starlight International …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 08:03 GMT

Quorum Media release the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quorum Media today published the first installment of its "Top Entrepreneurs to Watch" report, a research series identifying founders in fintech, Web3, and emerging …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 07:59 GMT

Alabama’s Dual Tax Exemption Makes State Top Destination for Precious Metals Investors

Birmingham dealer highlights how Alabama residents can buy gold and silver without paying state sales tax or state capital gains tax. BIRMINGHAM, AL, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As inflation concerns and market volatility …

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Published on August 16, 2026 - 07:57 GMT

Lambdaplex Completes Independent Security Audit with softstack

softstack has completed an independent security audit of Lambdaplex's core contracts. The audit identified 34 issues: 0 critical, 2 high, 11 medium, 13 low FLENSBURG, GERMANY, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- softstack has completed an …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Mining Traders Finally Get Their Own Terminal: OreLens Sign-Ups Surge 700% in 10 Days

Junior Mining Media Group's dilution tracker and filing scanner enters beta as traders leave behind the multi-tab workflow the sector has tolerated for decades PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A trader following …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Advintek Named OTA Approved ASP in Oman: The Best eInvoicing Platform for Fawtara

Advintek subsidiary Al Faisal secures OTA ASP status, empowering Oman businesses to achieve Fawtara Phase 1 compliance with automated e-invoicing. MUSCAT, OMAN, OMAN, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advintek Global, a leading provider of e …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:13 GMT

Matimo Platform, an AI Agent Governance and Execution System, Launches Worldwide

AI agents are moving from pilot to production faster than governance can keep up. Matimo Platform launches worldwide with identity and audit controls built in. CA, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matimo Platform, an AI agent …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:13 GMT

Quorum Media release the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quorum Media today published the first installment of its "Top Entrepreneurs to Watch" report, a research series identifying founders in fintech, Web3, and emerging technology …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Former Federal Chief Judge Gerald Rosen Hails Preeminent Journalist Bankole Thompson’s New Book on America at 250

Nationally Respected Jurist and Architect of Detroit’s Historic “Grand Bargain” Calls New Book a “Must Read” as Nation Confronts Meaning of Its Next 250 Years DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gerald E. Rosen, the …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

Sophiie AI Raises AUD $5 Million Seed Round and Launches AI Operating System for Trades and Service Businesses

Australian AI company raises to accelerate international expansion as thousands of trades businesses adopt its new AI-powered operating platform GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sophiie AI, the Australian …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 22:06 GMT

Dunbrook Associates Named Financial Services Review Canada’s Top Independent Financial Planning Service in Canada 2026

Dunbrook Associates has been recognized by Financial Services Review Canada as the Top Independent Financial Planning Service in Canada for 2026. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The recognition highlights the …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 21:40 GMT

Algorhythm Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue Increases 25% Sequentially and 161% YOY to $3.0 Million Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIME) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: RIME) – a …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

Safe Pro Reports Record 1,336% Q2 2026 Revenue Growth Driven by Multiple Government Contracts for AI Threat Detection

Safe Pro's AI Gross Margins Hit 75% in Q2 as Interest Grows in Its Patented AI Computer Vision Tech for Aerial and Ground-Based Military Uses Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAI) AVENTURA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

Albert Sosa Achieves Verified Agent Status on Agent Review, a Leading Verification Platform for Insurance Agents

HealthOne-Insure founder recognized for professional credibility and commitment to consumer trust. VALRICO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Albert Sosa, founder and CEO of HealthOne-Insure LLC, has earned Verified Agent …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

YieldStack AI Launches Co-Brokerage to Commercial Mortgage Brokers Who Keep Their Client and Fee

Application-only program gives approved brokers YieldStack's matching, packaging, and execution under their own client relationship, at their own fee. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YieldStack, Inc., an AI …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:13 GMT

Deyang Rata Technology Launches 4MW RLC Combined Load Bank for Advanced Power System Testing

DEYANG, CHINA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deyang Rata Technology Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of the Rata 4MW RLC Combined Load Bank, a new power testing solution designed to support comprehensive testing, commissioning, and …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

OneTrust Home Loans’ Nicholas Nyland Named a 2026 HousingWire Insider

Nyland was recognized for his ability to turn his exceptional command of mortgage guidelines and loan products into opportunities for loan officers and clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OneTrust Home …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:29 GMT

Steven Kirshbaum of The Agency Announces Exclusive Property Listings in California

Steven Kirshbaum offers premier representation for buyers and sellers seeking exclusive property listings across the competitive Southern California market. BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BEVERLY HILLS, …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

African Women Entrepreneurs Set Their Sights on Taking Wellness Businesses Global

South African women are using entrepreneurship, community and network-powered business models to build new opportunities beyond traditional markets JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As conversations around women’s …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 16:33 GMT

Concierge Auctions: Bidding Opens at $8.25M for Walker Warner-Designed Coastal Retreat on Kauai's Coveted North Shore

Contemporary Hanalei Bay sanctuary steps from the beach selling in cooperation with Hawaii Life via the firm's online marketplace NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Auctions announced today the …

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