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This blog is part of a series documenting our program’s journey to accelerate the development of inclusive payments systems for universal access to financial services in Africa. #IAmAfricaNenda

The Next Frontier of Africa’s Financial Integration

01 November 2025
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Sabine F. Mensah, Deputy CEO, AfricaNenda Foundation

Africa stands at a turning point. The launch of the Instant Payment System (PI - SPI) by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) is not just a technological milestone, it signals a new era in how value moves across the continent. A transaction can now cross borders in seconds, connecting communities and businesses once held back by the cost and slowness of money transfers. This acceleration could redefine Africa’s economic future.

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