West African Intelligence
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GoldBod targets US$1.4bn in FX for September under new split model and mandates XRF assays
GoldBod said its new financing model generated US$1.315bn of foreign exchange in August 2026, split between commercial banks…
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ECG private sector participation: transaction adviser’s report due in early October
Ghana’s Energy Ministry says a transaction adviser will report by the first week of October 2026 on private…
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Tema port congestion: Shippers’ Authority points to inspections and empty containers
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority visited Tema on 6 September 2026 as congestion grew, citing a 70% physical inspection…
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Bank of Ghana to issue Heritage Series cedi notes from 3 November, with old notes remaining legal tender
The Bank of Ghana will introduce upgraded banknotes in all eight denominations on 3 November 2026; existing notes…
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Ghana’s mining law overhaul could reshape Gold Fields’ Tarkwa lease renewal
A cabinet-approved draft mining law would cut lease renewals to 10 years, end automatic renewal and abolish stability…
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NAIMOS launches Operation Water Shield against galamsey financiers and equipment suppliers
Ghana’s anti-illegal mining secretariat launched a river protection operation on 11 September 2026 aimed at financiers and suppliers,…
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MTN Ghana lifts half-year profit 43% as Mobile Money separation takes effect
MTN Ghana reported profit after tax of GH¢5.1bn for the first half of 2026, up 43.3%, and completed…
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Senegal reaches staff-level deal with IMF for US$2.2bn and commits to debt treatment
Senegal and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement on 1 September 2026 on a three-year US$2.2bn programme, tied…
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Senegal opens 200bn FCFA regional bond, its first syndication since the IMF deal
Senegal launched a four-tranche 200bn FCFA public bond offering on the regional market on 17 September 2026, arranged…
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BCEAO holds its main policy rate at 3% as fuel-driven inflation edges up
The BCEAO Monetary Policy Committee kept its main rate at 3%, the marginal lending rate at 5% and…
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