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Côte d’Ivoire Raises $192M to Close the Year on a High

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Kingsley Kobo

Kingsley Kobo is an expert on Francophone West and Central Africa, with over 15 years' experience covering business, finance, politics, tech, and more across both regions.
  • Côte d’Ivoire surpasses its $175M target with a coverage rate of 113.84%
  • Regional debt market sees $15.7B raised in 2024 amid growing investor confidence

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire authorities announced on Monday that they had raised $192 million on the WAEMU public securities market, exceeding their $175 million target and marking a strong close to the year.

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