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African financial markets mature despite persistent weaknesses

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African financial markets have developed significantly over the past decade thanks to institutional reforms, improved foreign exchange frameworks and a broader range of financial instruments. However, secondary-market liquidity, access to foreign currency and legal certainty remain uneven, according to an analysis published by BusinessDay.

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