BRVM slips 0.16% as SOLIBRA and Ecobank drive headlines
The BRVM Composite fell 0.16% to 420.33 points on May 27, with consumer staples down 1.08% to 263.8 points while industrials rose 0.69% to 186.14 points. SOLIBRA extended the momentum of a record 2025 into 2026 after profit doubled to CFA 46 billion in 2025, according to Sika Finance. Ecobank stayed in focus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the AfCFTA Secretariat to accelerate intra-African trade and support SMEs, Financial Afrik reported, while Ecobank Senegal on May 25 denied the authenticity of a bank statement circulating on social media, according to Senenews. On the corporate front, Sonatel rolled out technical support for the 138th Popenguine Marian pilgrimage, according to socialnetlink.org, while several Bank of Africa units published capital increase notices on May 27 and a dividend payment calendar was also released.
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