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1️⃣ Saudi Exchange — Cease of Trading for Armah Sports Co.
The Saudi Exchange suspended trading of Armah Sports Co. shares as the firm prepares to transition and transfer to the Main Market.
This trading suspension affects investors, shareholders, and market participants who actively trade these shares on the exchange.
Trading of these shares will remain suspended until listing and transfer procedures on the Main Market are fully completed.

2️⃣ Prudential Authority — Third-Party Risk Management Observation Report
The regulator published new supervisory insights on outsourcing, highlighting gaps and best practices in third-party risk frameworks.
This report impacts banks, insurers, and regulated firms relying on strategic vendor alliances and partnerships.
Firms must proactively assess their internal risk management policies against these observations to ensure full alignment with upcoming regulatory standards.

3️⃣ BCEAO — Weekly Liquidity Injection Tender
The central bank launched its weekly liquidity injection tender operation to support interbank market liquidity across West Africa.
This open market operation supports commercial banks operating across the countries of the West African Monetary Union.
Participating banks and firms must submit their competitive weekly bids according to the specified tender guidelines to access this funding.

4️⃣ Capital Markets Authority — Trading Suspensions on Boursa Kuwait
The Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait suspended several listed companies from trading on Boursa Kuwait due to their financial reporting non-compliance.
This enforcement measure impacts the suspended firms, their shareholders, and broader market liquidity on Boursa Kuwait.
Suspended firms must rectify their financial reporting failures and adhere to listing rules to resume trading.

5️⃣ Ethiopian Electric Utility — Free Solar Area Electricity Meters
The Ethiopian Electric Utility launched a new free electricity meter installation service to improve residential energy access in solar-powered regions.
This consumer protection and access initiative benefits new residential customers living in solar-powered communities.
Eligible residents in these specific solar areas can apply through local utility offices for free installations.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Monday 24 Aug 2026
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