Burkina Faso tycoon Appolinaire Compaoré, who made a fortune in tobacco, banking and telecoms, dies at 73
Appolinaire Compaoré, founder of Planor Afrique and one of Burkina Faso's most powerful businessmen, died on May 14 in Ouagadougou at 73.
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Idrissa Nassa's Coris Bank Posts 22% First-Quarter Profit Jump in West Africa Banking Expansion
Coris Bank, founded by Idrissa Nassa, posted a 22% rise in first-quarter profit in 2026, continuing its strong run across West Africa.
BOAD backs Coris Bank with $52.5 million to support credit expansion
The West African Development Bank approved two refinancing lines totaling $52.5 million for Coris Bank International subsidiaries in Burkina Faso and Senegal.
Burkinabe finance tycoon Simon Tiemtore completes acquisition of Saham Assurances Niger
Vista Group says it has bought Saham Assurances Niger and will relaunch it under the Vista name as it builds a West African insurance network.
Burkina Faso’s richest man Mahamadou Bonkoungou at the center of revived $420 million Liberia deal”
A controversial EBOMAF infrastructure contract tied to Mahamadou Bonkoungou is back in focus as Liberia’s Boakai government revisits the shelved deal.
Bill Gates’ anti-malaria program halted in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso suspends Gates Foundation anti-malaria project, raising debate over genetically modified mosquitoes.
Ghana’s Agyepong expands waste management operations to Burkina Faso after Lagos deal
Agyepong’s Jospong Group expands into Burkina Faso, launching a youth-led waste management system after sealing a landmark deal in Lagos.
Burkina Faso's richest man to complete $370 million Gabon airport before 2030
This latest disclosure comes just weeks after President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema broke ground on the project in March 2024.
Burkina Faso opens new cement plant with Chinese support, challenging Dangote’s operations
With a production capacity of 2,000 tonnes per day, the new plant is expected to create hundreds of jobs for Burkina Faso’s youth.
Burkina Faso’s banking tycoon Idrissa Nassa takes over TotalEnergies’ operations
The deal, executed through Coris Invest Group, one of Nassa’s holding companies, is part of a broader expansion into the oil sector.
Burkina Faso’s richest man opens high-tech medical center in Ouagadougou
The facility aims to address the shortage of medical-technical facilities within Burkina Faso, evident during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank to acquire Standard Chartered’s Cote d’Ivoire unit
Coris Bank International as established itself as a pivotal player in the West African financial services sector.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank extends $55-million debt to gold producer
Coris Bank International, under the leadership of Nassa, has emerged as a prominent force in the financial services industry.
Burkinabe tycoon Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank advances as finalist in Cape Verde bank acquisition
Under the leadership of Nassa, Coris Bank has emerged as a formidable force in the financial services industry.
One of Burkina Faso’s richest men, Inoussa Kanazoe donates to Youth Center
Kanazoe ranks among the wealthiest individuals in Burkina Faso and is the owner of cement manufacturer CimFaso.
Burkinabe businessman Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Int’l launches e-money service
Under Nassa’s leadership, the bank has evolved into a central player in the West African financial services industry.