Trading in previously issued government debt securities on the West African Monetary Union’s secondary market reached CFAF6,567.28 billion from the start of 2026 through 30 October, up 55% from the comparable period in 2025. UMOA-Titres released the figures on Monday, 2 November, in its latest weekly market report.
The market recorded 3,076 transactions over the period, an increase of 47% year on year. Trading involved 476 securities (+24%) and 107 participants (+6%). The figures track bonds and other government securities changing hands after issuance, offering a measure of investor activity in the region’s sovereign debt market.
Weekly turnover eases to CFAF118.32 billion
Trading during the final week of October amounted to CFAF118.32 billion, down 5% from CFAF124.66 billion in the week of 19–23 October. The number of transactions remained unchanged at 66, although 30 securities and 32 participants were involved, increases of 15% and 3% respectively from the previous week.
Across October as a whole, the market recorded CFAF619.58 billion in turnover from 328 transactions. Activity picked up towards the end of the month, with CFAF31.37 billion traded on Thursday, 29 October, followed by CFAF40.37 billion on Friday, 30 October.
Friday’s trading included CFAF13.96 billion in a Côte d’Ivoire bond identified as CI0000006201, including accrued interest. A Guinea-Bissau bond, GW0000001796, accounted for another CFAF7.75 billion in the same market report.