UEMOA 2026 : Entre optimisme économique et vigilance géopolitique, la BCEAO fixe le cap
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) launched its annual meeting this Wednesday at the institution's headquarters in Dakar. Chaired by Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, Governor of the Central Bank, this inaugural session takes place amidst a climate of regional economic dynamism marked by accelerated growth and a remarkable control of inflation.
A WAEMU zone in full acceleration
The highlight of this meeting lies in the vitality of economic activity within the Union. In 2025, the zone reached a milestone with a growth rate of 6.7%, surpassing the 6.2% recorded in 2024. This strength rests on a strategic three-pronged approach: the performance of the extractive industries, the dynamism of the services sector, and a particularly fruitful 2025-2026 agricultural season.

Governor Jean-Claude Kassi Brou emphasized that this trajectory is part of a stable but vigilant global economic climate. Speaking about the overall context, he indicated that "the latest available data confirms a favorable trend for the global economy in 2025, in a context marked by a slowdown in inflation and an easing of trade tensions."
Inflation: a return to calm
The other striking fact analyzed by the CPM is the dramatic drop in price pressure. Average annual inflation in the Union literally fell to 0% in 2025, compared to 3.5% the previous year. This result is the combined effect of lower global energy and food prices, as well as an abundant supply of local grain on Union markets.

External accounts and bank credit in the green zone
The region's financial health is also reflected in a notable improvement in foreign trade. The balance of payments surplus has increased, driven by a boom in hydrocarbon and gold exports, as well as by the effective mobilization of external financing. At the same time, the banking sector continues to support the real economy: the growth rate of credit to the economy climbed to 5.6% at the end of December 2025, compared to 4.5% at the end of 2024.

However, despite these positive indicators, caution remains necessary for the current year. Jean-Claude Kassi Brou warned that "the outlook for 2026 remains exposed to downside risks, particularly due to persistent geopolitical tensions."

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