Cote d`Ivoire

BMI View: The latest update of our Sub-Saharan Africa Sovereign Risk Ratings has seen some notable moves, both to the upside and the downside. We continue to regard Gabon as the most... 2010-12-08

We see Ivorian stocks as one the principle drivers of the BRVM's recent gains. Given our expectation of a relatively peaceful and decisive outcome in the second round of elections,... 2010-11-10

Stock markets across Sub Saharan Africa are rallying, reflecting strong and improving fundamentals, rising foreign appetite, and a secular shift away from fixed income as inflation... 2010-11-02

BMI View: The latest update of our Sub-Saharan Africa Sovereign Risk Ratings has seen some notable moves, both to the upside and the downside. We continue to regard Gabon as the most... 2010-09-27

In light of the latest rally in Sub-Saharan African eurobonds, we reiterate our view that both Ghana and Gabon have reached a top. That being the case, we continue to favour instruments... 2010-08-23

In line with a view first expressed in April 2010, we continue to believe that Sub-Saharan Africa's 'frontier' eurobonds offer better value than more established debt securities... 2010-07-18

BMI View: As the economic recovery continues apace, our proprietary Sovereign Risk Ratings for Sub-Saharan Africa remain broadly stable. We see Gabon as the most creditworthy sovereign... 2010-06-03

BMI View: Across the Sub-Saharan Africa region, inflation will soon bottom out and begin to rise owing to base effects, weak currencies, and buoyant economic activity. Against this... 2010-05-26

We are forecasting real GDP growth of 3.7% in 2010, up from 3.5% in 2009, with growth expected to rise to a high of 6.2% thereafter. Increased political stability and ambitious government... 2010-01-12

BMI View: We are forecasting regional real GDP growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) of 4.9% in 2010, which will almost mark a return to trend following 2009's trough. Strengthening... 2010-01-08