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  • A surge in RMB activity in Africa could be set to get under way soon. The Mauritius central bank recently argued that the country was ready to become Africa’s first RMB hub. Others, such as Kenya and South Africa, have already stepped up their involvement in RMB internationalisation over the past few years via FX reserves and the dim sum bond market. But so far, Chinese regulators have shied away from any official moves towards setting up clearing arrangements.
  • A strong reception to a 10 year Eurobond from Tunisia this week — its first conventional bond since the Arab Spring — marks a large step towards Tunisia’s political and economic rehabilitation, said emerging markets bankers.
  • The Republic of Tunisia is planning a five year dollar denominated sukuk in the third quarter of this year and is considering what assets to use, Hakim Ben Hammouda, the country’s finance minister, told IFIS.
  • Republic of Tunisia made its standalone return to the capital markets on Tuesday with its first non-agency guaranteed bond since the Arab Spring.
  • Republic of Tunisia made its standalone return to the capital markets on Tuesday with its first non-agency guaranteed bond since the Arab Spring.
  • Nigerian telecom towers group IHS continues to progress well with an $800m loan and should sign it within the week, bankers say. But there is mounting concern about the prospects for Nigerian financial institution and oil-related loans after fears rose of a default by Afren.