UEMOA: Three Countries Raise 225 Billion FCFA Without Yielding to Rates

Between June 2 and 5, 2026, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Senegal raised 225.5 billion FCFA on the UEMOA regional market, exceeding the 215 billion target. Total demand reached 344.7 billion, with a coverage rate of 160% but a capped absorption rate of 65%. Long-term Treasury bonds (OAT) accounted for 85% of amounts retained, versus 15% for short-term bills. Senegal raised 90 billion with a 96% absorption rate, while Côte d'Ivoire retained 88 billion out of 121.6 billion in bids.