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Côte d’Ivoire Raises $185 Million on Regional Financial Market

  • Treasury bills and notes attract strong demand, surpassing initial targets
  • Local investors contributed 86% of the total funds raised

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire successfully raised $185 million on the West African Monetary Union (WAMU) regional financial market, surpassing its initial target of $169 million. The operation, which included both treasury bills and notes, achieved a coverage rate of 118.68%, edging just above $200 million, with $184 million retained, according to the Ministry of Finance and Budget.

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