Burkinabe 'Diaspora Bonds' at the BRVM: Ouagadougou Goes Public in Abidjan

Burkina Faso officially listed its first 'Diaspora Bonds' on the regional stock exchange (BRVM) on September 3, 2026, raising 151.5 billion FCFA, achieving a coverage rate of 121%. Two sovereign bonds were admitted: one with a 5-year maturity at 6.75% and another with a 7-year maturity at 6.85%. The listing ceremony took place in Abidjan, attended by key stakeholders, highlighting the significance of this operation for financing the economies of the sub-region.