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The BRVM at 201: Understanding Francophone West Africa's Regional Stock Exchange
The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières serves eight West African nations on a single currency. With the composite at around 201.4 and steady institutional interest, it is among the most overlooked equity markets on the continent.
DRC and Zambia's Copper: The Strategic Arithmetic Behind Africa's EV Battery Supply Chain
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia together produce over 12% of global copper — a share that puts them at the centre of the energy transition. At approximately $9,420 a tonne, the economics of African copper are being rewritten.
The Weekly Pulse: July 7–11, 2026
Copper slips below $9,500 on Chinese demand data, the naira gives up ground, and the NGX All-Share holds a 14% year-to-date gain.
The Weekly Pulse: June 30 – July 4, 2026
Palm oil extends its run to $940/t, robusta coffee firms on Ugandan and Cameroonian supply concerns, and the BRVM Composite holds near 201.
The Weekly Pulse: June 23–27, 2026
Cotton falls below 70 cents, putting pressure on Sahel producers; gold consolidates above $3,200; and the JSE Top 40 holds an 8.6% year-to-date gain.