In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has been heavily investing in digital technology and ICT, with support from partners and the private sector. These investments have made the country a key destination ...

Benin’s public debt is mostly external, totaling $7.8 billion, while domestic debt is $3.13 billion. These represent 37.7% and 15.2% of the country’s GDP, according to the CAGD. As of Sept, Benin's ...

In FY 2024, the United States contributed nearly $6.6 billion in humanitarian aid to sub-Saharan Africa. During his visit to Angola on 3, President Joe Biden (pictured) announced over $1 billion in ...

The BCEAO said it will keep taking the necessary steps to maintain monetary and financial stability in WAEMU while also supporting economic growth. Although there were no rate hikes this year, the ...

Bridging this funding gap is crucial for the country, which will need to create up to 130 million jobs over the next 20 years. Contributing 90% of job opportunities, MSMEs are the key to achieving ...

The Net-Zero Mining Summit in the DRC successfully took place on November 29th at the Pullman Hotel in Lubumbashi, uniting leaders and experts from top mining enterprises, energy companies, and ...

In recent years, Côte d’Ivoire has attracted numerous investments in the extractive sector. At the first edition of SIREXE, the country secured several partnerships to boost the growth of this sector.

As of the end of October 2024, Morocco's total imports increased by 5.8%, driven mainly by purchases of finished goods and food products, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. Morocco’s trade ...

The difference in interest rates between Nigeria and WAEMU countries reflects how investors view their sovereign risk and economic stability. This highlights the ongoing weaknesses in Nigeria’s ...

Following the suspension of uranium production in October 2024, Orano decided in November to cut back on specific expenses related to its mining operations in Niger. This decision, rejected by the ...

Diaspora remittances accounted for 25% of Zimbabwe's total foreign currency earnings between January and Sept. Remittances from Zimbabweans living abroad reached $1.9 billion between January and Sept, ...

China has banned the export of several critical minerals to the US. Announced and implemented on December 3, the move covers minerals like gallium and germanium. It is a response to U.S. restrictions ...