Research Center  ·  Decoding

Economic news,
decoded.

Sirah Brief offers short and precise decoding of African economic, tax and regulatory news. To understand fast – without renouncing nuance.

Our purpose

Understand fast,
understand right

African economic news evolves at a sustained pace – tax code amendments, BCEAO decisions, finance acts, ongoing reforms on the continent. For decision-makers, tracking these developments in real time is essential; digesting them takes time they don't have.

Sirah Brief addresses this need. Each issue lets you grasp the essentials of a news event in less than 10 minutes of reading, identify operational implications and measure strategic impact on your business.

Format & cadence

Short decoding,
delivered fast

Format4 to 8 page notes
Decoding structured in three parts: facts, analysis, implications. Read in 10 minutes.
CadenceBi-monthly
Two issues per month on average, plus flash notes for major events (finance acts, BCEAO decisions, etc.).
StyleGraphic & visual
Infographics, methodological boxes and quantified summaries for fast reading.
DistributionFree by email
Automatic delivery to registered subscribers. Archives freely accessible online.
Recurring themes

Six angles of attack

Our editorial line covers six families of subjects, treated as news unfolds.

01
Tax code amendments & finance acts
02
UEMOA & BCEAO monetary policy
03
African financial markets
04
Ongoing reforms on the continent
05
Macroeconomic indicators & performance
06
Targeted sectoral regulations
Upcoming issues

In preparation
for 2026

A few topics in development:

↳ Forthcoming Brief

2026 Finance Act: what changes

Summary of key measures for businesses.

↳ Forthcoming Brief

BRVM: performance & outlook

Reading the recent dynamics of the West African market.

Stay informed

Receive Sirah Brief
every two weeks

Sign up to receive each new Brief directly by email.

You will receive each new Brief on average twice a month. Unsubscribe possible at any time.