Moodys on Tuesday affirmed Côte dIvoires sovereign rating citing the economys diversification from cocoa and the governments fiscal policies
Finance
Signing of the Line of Financing agreement between ICD and Nigerian Banks
The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private sector (ICD) and Jaiz Bank, SunTrust Bank and Wema Bank have signed a Line of financing agreements for a US$20mn, US$10mn and US$20mn respectively
IMF reviews progress of Madagascar’s economic programme
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Marshall Mills, mission chief for Madagascar, visited Antananarivo from 14–28 March 2018, to hold discussions on the third review of Madagascar’s economic reform programme supported by the IMF’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF)
Quantum Global Research names Morocco top investment destination in Africa
Quantum Global Research named Morocco the most attractive economy for investment in Africa citing an improving economy, increased foreign direct investment and external debt levels among others
Fintech helps in digital transformation in Rwanda

The International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance was held in Kigali on 21 March. (Image source: Oradian)
Speakers at the International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) backed Rwandan microfinance institutions (MFIs) to adopt fintech solutions to cut costs and improve lending quality