Common Cents
A series exploring African tailored investing principles and advice.
Brief History of African Investing
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In the previous post, we explored the opportunities and challenges within Africa’s stock markets, making the case that, despite risks, equities are among the best wealth-building tools for African investors. In this part, I want to push the message further: investing in African stock markets isn't a modern phenomenon—it's a continuation of initiatives w…
10,000 Colonial Francs Please
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It’s 11:33 AM on Wednesday, and 13-year-old Habibatou is seated at her mother’s stall in Dantokpa Market, the largest open-air market in West Africa. She should be in school, but today, like many other days, she is helping her mother.