Africa Intelligence Brief for Thursday, February 19, 2026

2026-02-19 - 18:13

Daily Edition · Thursday, February 19, 2026 Covering Feb 18–19 What matters today 1 African sovereigns race to lock in lower borrowing costs — Côte d’Ivoire raises $1.3B via 15-year Eurobond at 7.125% (5× oversubscribed); Kenya launches $500M buyback of 2028/2032 notes funded by new dual-tranche issuance; Nigeria Eurobond yields hit 4-year low at 6.95%;