BCEAO just extended the deadline for connecting to the PI-SPI instant payment platform. Here's what it means for financial institutions in West Africa.
1️⃣ BCEAO — Prolongation du délai de connexion à la Plateforme Interopérable du Système de Paiement Instantané
The central bank has officially granted an extension to the mandatory deadline for financial institutions to integrate their systems with the UEMOA interoperable instant payment platform.
This regulatory shift directly affects all commercial banks, microfinance institutions, and digital payment providers operating across the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Regulated entities are expected to use this additional time to complete technical audits and ensure their internal systems can handle real-time settlement requirements without service interruptions.
2️⃣ Autorité Marocaine du Marché des Capitaux — Expands Price Fluctuation Limits and Reminds Market Participants of Best Practice
The Moroccan capital markets regulator has implemented a expansion of the price fluctuation bands permitted for shares during the initial public offering phase.
This policy change hits brokerage houses, investment funds, and corporate issuers who must now manage increased volatility and wider price discovery ranges in the primary market.
Authorized market participants must align their trading algorithms with these new limits and demonstrate adherence to the best practice standards outlined in the formal press release.
3️⃣ COMESA Competition Commission — Warning Notice to the Public Recall of Canned Vegetables by Tiger Brands
The regional competition watchdog issued a critical safety warning regarding the emergency recall of various canned vegetable products produced by Tiger Brands due to mechanical defects in the cans.
This safety alert impacts regional distribution networks, supermarkets, and local vendors throughout the COMESA jurisdiction who are currently holding stock of the affected production batches.
Commercial stakeholders must conduct an immediate inventory check to isolate the defective units and facilitate the return process according to the established consumer protection protocols.
4️⃣ COMESA Competition Commission — UPDATED: Product Recall of Liqui Fruit Red Grape Still 330ml Cans
The commission has issued a revised notice concerning the recall of specific fruit juice products following the identification of potential safety hazards in a defined set of production lots.
The updated directive hits beverage wholesalers and retail outlets in Ethiopia and neighboring markets that distribute the Liqui Fruit brand to the general public.
Local distributors are mandated to suspend the sale of these specific juice cans and must collaborate with the manufacturer to ensure all potentially harmful products are removed from circulation.
5️⃣ BCEAO — Avis d'appel d'offres relatif à l'émission simultanée de Bons et Obligations du Trésor du Burkina
The central bank acting on behalf of the Burkinabe government has announced a competitive tender for the simultaneous issuance of short-term Treasury Bills and longer-term Treasury Bonds.
This market intervention targets institutional investors and primary dealers who are active in the regional sovereign debt markets of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.
Participating financial institutions are required to submit their competitive bids through the electronic auction platform by the beginning of July to secure their allocations in this issuance.
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Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Thursday 25 Jun 2026
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