West African republic mandates Citi, SocGen and StanChart to run this week’s investor meetings.

US$2bn short-term loan will help what IMF calls “large financing needs”.

Agreement mirrors strengthening ties between Russia and Abu Dhabi.

Republic completes eurobond issuance and exchange-and-tender offer for outstanding notes.

Republic gives further details of exchange-and-tender offer ahead of new isssuance.

Barclays to refocus on its core retail business.

The funds will go towards the development of urban infrastructure.

• Republic prepares first international issuance since raising €180mn in 2011.
   
• Citi, Deutsche Bank and Erste Group will run European roadshow beginning on May 6.
   
• Borrower also announces exchange-and-tender offer for outstanding 2015 and 2016 bonds.

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Regional winners in this year's awards.

Winners in the EMEA category of this year's awards.

• Sovereign makes third international debt market visit this year
   
• Treasury sells paper with tighter coupon than last euro issuance in November
   
• Deal means 2014 borrowing programme is 90% complete
   
• Deutsche Bank, ING and JP Morgan run transaction