African stock exchanges
A practical learning experience for first-time investors
So, what are the different African stock exchanges?
African stock exchanges operate in different countries and regions. Each provides a marketplace where investors can buy and sell shares in publicly traded companies. Some serve one country; others serve neighboring countries together.
Let's explore some African stock exchanges.
Search by country or region, and open an exchange's official website to learn more.
How can several countries share an exchange?
Eight West African countries share the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM): Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Six Central African countries share the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l’Afrique Centrale (BVMAC): Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon.
A curated introduction, not a complete list of all African trading venues. Explore more through the African Securities Exchanges Association's member directory ↗. Exchange and currency details should be independently checked for current accuracy.
Investor education only. ACAF explains market information and access pathways; it does not recommend investments or execute transactions.