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BRVM Market Brief: West Africa's Regional Exchange Holds Firm Amid Market Consolidation

The BRVM Composite Index edged higher in early August after investors returned following a period of profit-taking. Discover what the latest performance reveals about West Africa's regional stock market and investment outlook.

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Line chart showing Nigeria's NGX All-Share Index rising steadily through 2026 with a small dip in late July before recovering in early August.
African Equities

NGX Deep Dive: Inside Nigeria's 57.6% Stock Market Rally

Nigeria's All-Share Index just delivered one of the best returns of any stock market on earth this year. We break down which sectors are driving it, whether it can last, and what August's early profit-taking signals.

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African Equities

African Stock Exchanges Dashboard: NGX Dominates With a Blistering 57.6% Rally in 2026

Nigeria's stock exchange just posted one of the best returns of any major market in the world this year while South Africa and Kenya slipped into the red. Here's what's driving the split, and what it means for anyone doing business across the continent.

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African Equities

Ghana's GSE Up 22% YTD: What Is Driving Africa's Best-Performing Exchange in 2026

The GSE Composite has returned approximately 22.4% year to date, making it the continent's strongest market in 2026. We look at the drivers and whether the rally has further to run.

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