February 2017

African Sovereign Eurobonds: Recap and Prospects in 2017

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African Sovereign Eurobonds: Recap and Prospects in 2017

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Eurobond issuance by African sovereigns was recorded at US$9.726 billion by four countries (South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, and Mozambique) in 2016 compare to US$6.750 billion issued by eight countries (Egypt, Ghana, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Zambia, Cameroon, and Angola) in 2015. In April, the Republic of South Africa successfully priced and issued a US$1.25 billion 10-year Eurobond. The US dollar bond was priced at a coupon (interest rate) of 4.875 percent,…

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INTO AFRICA February 2017 Edition: Africa’s Economic Path in 2017

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INTO AFRICA February 2017 Edition: Africa’s Economic Path in 2017

LAGOS, Nigeria, Capital Markets in Africa: Welcome to the 2017’s first edition of INTO AFRICA, the publication with fresh insight into Africa’s emerging capital markets. In this edition, we bring you a selection of insights on Africa’s economic prospects in 2017. Please download by clicking: INTO AFRICA PUBLICATION: FEBRUARY 2017  EDITION.  The collapse of oil prices has had far-reaching effects on African economies in 2016. For commodity exporters, the implications are glaring – weaker revenues have…

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