Ecobank in Negotiations with Bank of China for Yuan Settlements Amid Evolving African Trade

BRVM (West Africa) — TTLC Gains 1.8% on XOF 194.0m Volume as $78.35 Brent Scrambles Energy Trade

TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire led gains, rising 1.8% on XOF 194.0 million traded as Brent jumped 5.7% to $78.35. The contrast was striking: the BRVM Energy index still fell 3.55%, underscoring highly selective positioning.

Ecobank Targets African Market Integration with 'Single Market Hub'

Ecobank aims to bridge African markets with its 'Single Market Hub' amid trade barriers.

BRVM (West Africa) — Energy Jumps 2.31% as Brent Hits $74.1, Industrials Slide 1.91%

The BRVM rose 0.8% on July 7, 2026, but the real story was sector rotation: energy climbed 2.31% while industrials fell 1.91%. Brent at $74.1 and a wave of Bank of Africa capital increase notices reshaped the session.