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global-economy-could-drop-by-18-over-ecological-damages-by-2050-report

Global economy could drop by 18% over ecological damages, by 2050 (Report)

By 2050, environmental damages could lead global economic output to decrease by 18%. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) indicates in its latest...
Mining
15 June 2018
eritrea-nevsun-extends-bisha-mine-s-life-to-2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Nevsun Resources announced yesterday June 14, it will...
Read more |  15 June 2018
Agriculture
15 June 2018
mozambique-targets-50m-in-cotton-export-earnings-by-august-2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

In Mozambique, cotton export is expected to generate $50...
Read more |  15 June 2018
Mining
15 June 2018
eritrea-nevsun-extends-bisha-mine-s-life-to-2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Nevsun Resources announced yesterday June 14, it will extend the life of...
Read more |  15 June 2018
Agriculture
15 June 2018
mozambique-targets-50m-in-cotton-export-earnings-by-august-2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

In Mozambique, cotton export is expected to generate $50 million by next August,...
Read more |  15 June 2018
Public Management
15 June 2018
benin-organized-a-land-conflict-awareness-meeting-in-malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

The communal and judicial authorities in Malanville (North of Benin) organized an...
Read more |  15 June 2018
Comms
14 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-africa-radio-to-be-broadcasted-in-abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Ivorian authorities gave Africa Radio the green light to launch its activities...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Mining
14 June 2018
namibia-weatherly-completes-a-majority-stake-acquisition-in-berg-aukas-project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia’s Competition Commission approved June 13 the acquisition by Weatherly International of...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Public Management
14 June 2018
uganda-government-plans-smoother-tax-measures-to-attract-investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

The Ugandan government plans to adopt new tax relief measures to encourage...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Electricity
14 June 2018
nigeria-to-boost-power-production-by-12-000mw-with-dangote-pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

In Nigeria, the construction of Dangote group’s subsea gas pipeline is expected...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Agriculture
14 June 2018
ghana-and-cote-d-ivoire-to-set-common-cocoa-export-volume-in-2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana will adopt a common policy on the volume...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Agriculture
14 June 2018
mozambique-processed-wood-export-generated-84-5m-in-2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

In 2017, Mozambique’s timber shipments generated about MT5 billion (around $84.5 million). Xavier...
Read more |  14 June 2018
Public Management
13 June 2018
tunisia-world-bank-and-imf-grant-nearly-760m-to-finance-state-spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia will receive $759 million from the World Bank and the International Monetary...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Finance
13 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-to-double-portfolio-to-7bln-by-2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) agency plans to raise its trade and...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Mining
13 June 2018
zimbabwe-tharisa-minerals-acquires-26-8-stake-in-karo-holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Tharisa Minerals announced today June 13 it has acquired a 26.8% stake...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Agriculture
13 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-government-plans-stricter-cocoa-export-rights-condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

The Ivorian government plans to tighten cocoa export rights’ granting condition, two...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Public Management
13 June 2018
guinea-organized-a-land-tenure-and-sustainable-development-workshop-in-conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

The Conakry-located General University Lansana CONTE of Sonfonia, hosted an international conference...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Public Management
13 June 2018
kenya-government-sets-record-draft-budget-for-2018-2019-fy

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya’s government submitted last week a record draft budget estimated at KSh3,500...
Read more |  13 June 2018
Electricity
12 June 2018
morocco-world-bank-grants-an-additional-125m-for-noor-midelt-solar-plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

World Bank has approved an additional $125 million in financing to Morocco for...
Read more |  12 June 2018
EcofinAgency
senegal-a-land-tenure-forum-organized-in-darou-khoudoss

Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

senegal-launches-a-project-to-improve-women-s-access-to-land-today

Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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reddot Finance

13 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-to-double-portfolio-to-7bln-by-2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) agency plans to raise its trade and...
Read more |  13 June 2018
11 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-coris-bank-to-grant-smes-17-9m-at-9-annual-prime-rate

Côte d’Ivoire: Coris Bank to grant SMEs $17.9M at 9% annual prime rate

Côte d’Ivoire: Coris Bank to grant SMEs $17.9M at 9% annual prime rate

The Ivorian subsidiary of Coris Bank International approved a new credit line...
Read more |  11 June 2018
11 June 2018
global-finance-best-banks-awards-2018-rawbank-remains-best-bank-in-dr-congo

Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2018 : RAWBANK remains best bank in DR Congo

Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2018 : RAWBANK remains best bank in DR Congo

For the 4th consecutive year, RAWBANK remains the best bank of the...
Read more |  11 June 2018
7 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-reports-9-9m-net-profit-for-2017

African Trade insurance reports $9.9M net profit for 2017

African Trade insurance reports $9.9M net profit for 2017

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) announced it has achieved $9.9 million in net...
Read more |  7 June 2018
5 June 2018
nigeria-14-startups-captured-9-2m-in-q1-2018

Nigeria: 14 Startups captured $9.2M in Q1, 2018

Nigeria: 14 Startups captured $9.2M in Q1, 2018

Between January and March this year, 14 Nigeria-based startups raised up to $9.2...
Read more |  5 June 2018
5 June 2018
ifc-gives-boa-60m-to-support-smes-in-8-african-countries

IFC gives BOA $60M to support SMEs in 8 African countries

IFC gives BOA $60M to support SMEs in 8 African countries

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced yesterday June 4 it will grant...
Read more |  5 June 2018
4 June 2018
kenya-little-sells-share-to-an-indian-company-for-2-9m

Kenya: Little sells shares to an Indian company for $2.9M

Kenya: Little sells shares to an Indian company for $2.9M

Kenyan online taxi rental firm, Little, sold KSh300 million ($2.9 million) worth...
Read more |  4 June 2018
31 May 2018
telecom-egypt-receives-a-200m-chinese-loan

Telecom Egypt receives a $200M Chinese loan

Telecom Egypt receives a $200M Chinese loan

Chinese financial institutions, Bank of China and China Export & Credit Insurance...
Read more |  31 May 2018
30 May 2018
rwanda-ifc-grants-10-million-to-i-m-bank-rwanda

Rwanda: IFC grants $10 million to I&M Bank Rwanda

Rwanda: IFC grants $10 million to I&M Bank Rwanda

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced last May 28, it will grant...
Read more |  30 May 2018

reddot Public Management

15 June 2018
benin-organized-a-land-conflict-awareness-meeting-in-malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

The communal and judicial authorities in Malanville (North of Benin) organized an...
Read more |  15 June 2018
14 June 2018
uganda-government-plans-smoother-tax-measures-to-attract-investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

The Ugandan government plans to adopt new tax relief measures to encourage...
Read more |  14 June 2018
13 June 2018
tunisia-world-bank-and-imf-grant-nearly-760m-to-finance-state-spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia will receive $759 million from the World Bank and the International Monetary...
Read more |  13 June 2018
13 June 2018
guinea-organized-a-land-tenure-and-sustainable-development-workshop-in-conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

The Conakry-located General University Lansana CONTE of Sonfonia, hosted an international conference...
Read more |  13 June 2018
13 June 2018
kenya-government-sets-record-draft-budget-for-2018-2019-fy

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya’s government submitted last week a record draft budget estimated at KSh3,500...
Read more |  13 June 2018
12 June 2018
global-economy-could-drop-by-18-over-ecological-damages-by-2050-report

Global economy could drop by 18% over ecological damages, by 2050 (Report)

Global economy could drop by 18% over ecological damages, by 2050 (Report)

By 2050, environmental damages could lead global economic output to decrease by...
Read more |  12 June 2018
12 June 2018
guinea-to-establish-a-multi-player-platform-to-improve-land-governance

Guinea to establish a multi-player platform to improve land governance

Guinea to establish a multi-player platform to improve land governance

United in the Acord Guinée organization, various Guinean civil society groups plan...
Read more |  12 June 2018
11 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-is-facing-increasing-deforestation-cases-ccjd-warns

Côte d'Ivoire is facing increasing deforestation cases, CCJD warns

Côte d'Ivoire is facing increasing deforestation cases, CCJD warns

In an article published on Le Banco.net, Antoinette Koukougnon-Nogbou, head of the...
Read more |  11 June 2018
8 June 2018
morocco-government-plans-heavy-anti-land-grabbing-measures

Morocco: Government plans heavy anti-land-grabbing measures

Morocco: Government plans heavy anti-land-grabbing measures

Land grabbing issue is one of priority concerns in Morocco and the...
Read more |  8 June 2018

reddot Agriculture

15 June 2018
mozambique-targets-50m-in-cotton-export-earnings-by-august-2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

In Mozambique, cotton export is expected to generate $50 million by next August,...
Read more |  15 June 2018
14 June 2018
ghana-and-cote-d-ivoire-to-set-common-cocoa-export-volume-in-2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana will adopt a common policy on the volume...
Read more |  14 June 2018
14 June 2018
mozambique-processed-wood-export-generated-84-5m-in-2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

In 2017, Mozambique’s timber shipments generated about MT5 billion (around $84.5 million). Xavier...
Read more |  14 June 2018
13 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-government-plans-stricter-cocoa-export-rights-condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

The Ivorian government plans to tighten cocoa export rights’ granting condition, two...
Read more |  13 June 2018
12 June 2018
kenya-food-import-spending-rose-by-30-between-january-and-april-2018

Kenya: Food Import Spending rose by 30% between January and April 2018

Kenya: Food Import Spending rose by 30% between January and April 2018

In Kenya, food import spending jumped over the first 4 months this...
Read more |  12 June 2018
11 June 2018
morocco-and-nigeria-partner-for-agriculture-development

Morocco and Nigeria partner for agriculture development

Morocco and Nigeria partner for agriculture development

Yesterday June 10, Morocco and Nigeria clinched two cooperation agreements in the...
Read more |  11 June 2018
11 June 2018
south-africa-processed-meat-demand-shrunk-by-75-over-listeriosis-crisis

South Africa: Processed meat demand shrunk by 75% over listeriosis crisis

South Africa: Processed meat demand shrunk by 75% over listeriosis crisis

In South Africa, demand for processed meat dropped by 75% due to...
Read more |  11 June 2018
11 June 2018
south-africa-air-chefs-plans-to-cut-118-jobs

South Africa: Air Chefs plans to cut 118 jobs

South Africa: Air Chefs plans to cut 118 jobs

South African Airways (SAA)’s catering unit-Air Chefs- plans to cut 118 jobs...
Read more |  11 June 2018
8 June 2018
sudan-afdb-grants-42m-to-develop-agriculture

Sudan: AfDB grants $42M to develop agriculture

Sudan: AfDB grants $42M to develop agriculture

The African Development bank (AfDB) announced June 6, it has approved a $42...
Read more |  8 June 2018

reddot Electricity

14 June 2018
nigeria-to-boost-power-production-by-12-000mw-with-dangote-pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

In Nigeria, the construction of Dangote group’s subsea gas pipeline is expected...
Read more |  14 June 2018
12 June 2018
morocco-world-bank-grants-an-additional-125m-for-noor-midelt-solar-plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

World Bank has approved an additional $125 million in financing to Morocco for...
Read more |  12 June 2018
8 June 2018
mozambique-kibo-mining-partners-with-termoelectrica-to-develop-a-300-mw-coal-fired-power-plant

Mozambique: Kibo Mining partners with Termoeléctrica to develop a 300 MW coal-fired power plant

Mozambique: Kibo Mining partners with Termoeléctrica to develop a 300 MW coal-fired power plant

The multinational Kibo Mining signed a partnership agreement with the Mozambican company...
Read more |  8 June 2018
7 June 2018
south-africa-mainstream-raises-518m-to-set-250-mw-of-wind-power-plants

South Africa: Mainstream raises $518M to set 250 MW of wind power plants

South Africa: Mainstream raises $518M to set 250 MW of wind power plants

Mainstream Renewable Power announced it has completed a fundraising operation aimed at...
Read more |  7 June 2018
5 June 2018
nigeria-starecore-nuclear-to-set-23-micro-nuclear-grids

Nigeria: StareCore Nuclear to set 23 micro nuclear grids

Nigeria: StareCore Nuclear to set 23 micro nuclear grids

The Canadian company StareCore Nuclear plans to set 23 small modular of...
Read more |  5 June 2018
1 June 2018
uganda-jubilee-holdings-to-inject-44m-into-bujagali-dam-project

Uganda: Jubilee Holdings to inject $44M into Bujagali Dam Project

Uganda: Jubilee Holdings to inject $44M into Bujagali Dam Project

In Uganda, insurer Jubilee Holdings will inject an additional $44 million into the...
Read more |  1 June 2018
31 May 2018
cote-d-ivoire-first-pv-plant-to-be-set-in-korhogo-25mw

Côte d’Ivoire: First PV plant to be set in Korhogo (25MW)

Côte d’Ivoire: First PV plant to be set in Korhogo (25MW)

Côte d’Ivoire announced it will set its very first photovoltaic plant with...
Read more |  31 May 2018
30 May 2018
burkina-faso-government-to-soon-connect-125-000-new-households-to-grid

Burkina Faso: Government to soon connect 125,000 new households to grid

Burkina Faso: Government to soon connect 125,000 new households to grid

The Burkinabe government launched a program aimed at providing electricity to about...
Read more |  30 May 2018
28 May 2018
kenya-power-signs-kopere-plant-s-ppa-with-french-voltalia

Kenya Power signs Kopere plant’s PPA with French Voltalia

Kenya Power signs Kopere plant’s PPA with French Voltalia

Electricity distributor-Kenya Power- signed a 20-years Power Production Agreement (PPA) with the...
Read more |  28 May 2018

reddot Mining

15 June 2018
eritrea-nevsun-extends-bisha-mine-s-life-to-2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Nevsun Resources announced yesterday June 14, it will extend the life of...
Read more |  15 June 2018
14 June 2018
namibia-weatherly-completes-a-majority-stake-acquisition-in-berg-aukas-project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia’s Competition Commission approved June 13 the acquisition by Weatherly International of...
Read more |  14 June 2018
13 June 2018
zimbabwe-tharisa-minerals-acquires-26-8-stake-in-karo-holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Tharisa Minerals announced today June 13 it has acquired a 26.8% stake...
Read more |  13 June 2018
12 June 2018
senegal-randgold-nears-a-development-decision-on-massawa-project

Senegal: Randgold nears a development decision on Massawa project

Senegal: Randgold nears a development decision on Massawa project

Randgold Resources announced yesterday June 11, it will soon complete the feasibility...
Read more |  12 June 2018
11 June 2018
burkina-faso-teranga-gold-upgrades-wahgnion-gold-project-s-resources

Burkina Faso: Teranga Gold upgrades Wahgnion gold project’s resources

Burkina Faso: Teranga Gold upgrades Wahgnion gold project’s resources

Teranga Gold reported it has revised upward estimates at its Wahgnion gold...
Read more |  11 June 2018
8 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-altus-strategies-begins-exploration-at-prikro

Côte d’Ivoire: Altus Strategies begins exploration at Prikro

Côte d’Ivoire: Altus Strategies begins exploration at Prikro

AIM and TSXV-listed Altus Strategies announced yesterday June 7, it has begun...
Read more |  8 June 2018
8 June 2018
namibia-bannerman-resources-raises-a-8m-for-etango-uranium-project

Namibia: Bannerman Resources raises A$8M for Etango uranium project

Namibia: Bannerman Resources raises A$8M for Etango uranium project

Bannerman Resources, active on Etango uranium project in Namibia, announced today June...
Read more |  8 June 2018
6 June 2018
rwanda-mineral-export-revenues-over-doubled-in-2017

Rwanda: Mineral export revenues over-doubled, in 2017

Rwanda: Mineral export revenues over-doubled, in 2017

In 2017, Rwandan mineral exports generated $373 million, reflecting an increase by more...
Read more |  6 June 2018
6 June 2018
burkina-faso-iamgold-reports-higher-gold-reserves-at-essakane-mine-over-a-pfs

Burkina Faso: Iamgold reports higher gold reserves at Essakane mine, over a PFS

Burkina Faso: Iamgold reports higher gold reserves at Essakane mine, over a PFS

Yesterday June 5, Iamgold reported positive results following a pre-feasibility study (PFS)...
Read more |  6 June 2018

reddot Telecom

27 April 2018
airtel-celebrates-20-years-in-seychelles

Airtel celebrates 20 years in Seychelles

26 April 2018
senegal-to-host-africa-internet-summit-from-april-29-to-may-11

Senegal to host Africa Internet Summit from April 29 to May 11

26 April 2018
airtel-seychelles-renovates-home-of-lucy-lista-at-cascade

Airtel Seychelles renovates home of Lucy Lista at Cascade

25 April 2018
celtel-niger-airtel-gets-the-first-4g-mobile-license-granted-in-niger

CELTEL Niger (Airtel) gets the first 4G mobile license granted in Niger

23 April 2018
gabon-to-invest-cfa150-billion-in-digital-technology-in-the-next-3-years

Gabon to invest CFA150 billion in digital technology in the next 3 years

18 April 2018
airtel-changemaker-award-airtel-madagascar-won-the-gold-award

Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

26 March 2018
ghana-mtn-to-upgrade-services-quality-with-an-investment-of-144-million-in-2018

Ghana: MTN to upgrade services quality with an investment of $144 million, in 2018

16 February 2018

Senegal: Expresso launches its “E-Money” service

9 February 2018

DR Congo: VSAT antenna holders and ISP summoned to identify themselves

reddot Comms

14 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-africa-radio-to-be-broadcasted-in-abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Ivorian authorities gave Africa Radio the green light to launch its activities...
Read more |  14 June 2018
8 May 2018
south-africa-multichoice-alerts-icasa-against-overregulation

South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

South Africa: MultiChoice alerts ICASA against overregulation

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will conduct a survey...
Read more |  8 May 2018
20 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-revenues-from-newsstand-sale-fell-by-1-3-million-in-2017

Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

Côte d’Ivoire: Revenues from newsstand sale fell by $1.3 million in 2017

In Côte d'Ivoire, newsstand sale generated $5.6 million in 2017, down 18.8% from...
Read more |  20 April 2018
18 April 2018
tanzania-singer-diamond-platnumz-arrested-for-publishing-indecent-content-on-social-media

Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

Tanzania: Singer Diamond Platnumz arrested for publishing indecent content on social media

In Tanzania, singer Diamond Platnumz (photo) was arrested on April 16 for...
Read more |  18 April 2018
9 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-solibra-to-launch-its-vimto-beverage-in-glass-bottle

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Côte d’Ivoire: Solibra to launch its Vimto beverage in glass bottle

Today April 9, Société de limonaderies et basseries d’Afrique (Solibra), subsidiary of the French...
Read more |  9 April 2018
30 March 2018
africa-attracted-only-4-of-ads-public-relations-and-related-services-market-share-in-2017

Africa attracted only 4% of ads, public relations and related services market share in 2017

Africa attracted only 4% of ads, public relations and related services market share in 2017

Africa accounted for just 4% of global advertising, public relations and related...
Read more |  30 March 2018
29 March 2018
sony-and-ebony-life-tv-partner-to-produce-a-series-on-dahomey-warriors-former-kingdom-in-benin

Sony and Ebony Life TV partner to produce a series on Dahomey warriors, former kingdom in Benin

Sony and Ebony Life TV partner to produce a series on Dahomey warriors, former kingdom in Benin

Sony Pictures and the Nigerian entertainment company Ebony Life, have signed a...
Read more |  29 March 2018
22 March 2018
google-to-support-media-s-combat-against-fake-news-with-300-million

Google to support media’s combat against fake news with $300 million

Google to support media’s combat against fake news with $300 million

Google has just announced a series of projects to fight fake news...
Read more |  22 March 2018
8 March 2018

Didier Drogba officially becomes the ambassador of Standard Chartered Bank’s digital service

Didier Drogba officially becomes the ambassador of Standard Chartered Bank’s digital service

The Ivorian and African football legend Didier Drogba is back in the...
Read more |  8 March 2018

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global-economy-could-drop-by-18-over-ecological-damages-by-2050-report

Global economy could drop by 18% over ecological damages, by 2050 (Report)

By 2050, environmental damages could lead global economic output to decrease by 18%. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) indicates in its latest...
Mining
15 June 2018
eritrea-nevsun-extends-bisha-mine-s-life-to-2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Eritrea: Nevsun extends Bisha mine’s life to 2022

Nevsun Resources announced yesterday June 14, it will...
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Agriculture
15 June 2018
mozambique-targets-50m-in-cotton-export-earnings-by-august-2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

Mozambique targets $50M in cotton export earnings, by August 2018

In Mozambique, cotton export is expected to generate $50...
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Public Management
15 June 2018
benin-organized-a-land-conflict-awareness-meeting-in-malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

Benin organized a Land Conflict Awareness Meeting in Malanville

The communal and judicial authorities in Malanville (North of Benin) organized an...
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Comms
14 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-africa-radio-to-be-broadcasted-in-abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire: Africa Radio to be broadcasted in Abidjan

Ivorian authorities gave Africa Radio the green light to launch its activities...
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Mining
14 June 2018
namibia-weatherly-completes-a-majority-stake-acquisition-in-berg-aukas-project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia: Weatherly completes a majority stake acquisition in Berg Aukas project

Namibia’s Competition Commission approved June 13 the acquisition by Weatherly International of...
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Public Management
14 June 2018
uganda-government-plans-smoother-tax-measures-to-attract-investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

Uganda: Government plans smoother tax measures to attract investors

The Ugandan government plans to adopt new tax relief measures to encourage...
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Electricity
14 June 2018
nigeria-to-boost-power-production-by-12-000mw-with-dangote-pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

Nigeria to boost power production by 12,000MW with Dangote pipeline

In Nigeria, the construction of Dangote group’s subsea gas pipeline is expected...
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Agriculture
14 June 2018
ghana-and-cote-d-ivoire-to-set-common-cocoa-export-volume-in-2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to set common cocoa export volume in 2019-20

Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana will adopt a common policy on the volume...
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Agriculture
14 June 2018
mozambique-processed-wood-export-generated-84-5m-in-2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

Mozambique: Processed wood export generated $84.5M in 2017

In 2017, Mozambique’s timber shipments generated about MT5 billion (around $84.5 million). Xavier...
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Public Management
13 June 2018
tunisia-world-bank-and-imf-grant-nearly-760m-to-finance-state-spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia: World Bank and IMF grant nearly $760M to finance state spending

Tunisia will receive $759 million from the World Bank and the International Monetary...
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Finance
13 June 2018
african-trade-insurance-to-double-portfolio-to-7bln-by-2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

African Trade Insurance to double portfolio to $7bln, by 2022

The African Trade Insurance (ATI) agency plans to raise its trade and...
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Mining
13 June 2018
zimbabwe-tharisa-minerals-acquires-26-8-stake-in-karo-holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Zimbabwe: Tharisa Minerals acquires 26.8% stake in Karo Holdings

Tharisa Minerals announced today June 13 it has acquired a 26.8% stake...
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Agriculture
13 June 2018
cote-d-ivoire-government-plans-stricter-cocoa-export-rights-condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

Côte d’Ivoire: Government plans stricter Cocoa Export Rights Condition

The Ivorian government plans to tighten cocoa export rights’ granting condition, two...
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Public Management
13 June 2018
guinea-organized-a-land-tenure-and-sustainable-development-workshop-in-conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

Guinea organized a Land Tenure and Sustainable Development Workshop in Conakry

The Conakry-located General University Lansana CONTE of Sonfonia, hosted an international conference...
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Public Management
13 June 2018
kenya-government-sets-record-draft-budget-for-2018-2019-fy

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya: Government sets record draft budget for 2018/2019 FY

Kenya’s government submitted last week a record draft budget estimated at KSh3,500...
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Electricity
12 June 2018
morocco-world-bank-grants-an-additional-125m-for-noor-midelt-solar-plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

Morocco: World Bank grants an additional $125M for Noor Midelt solar plants

World Bank has approved an additional $125 million in financing to Morocco for...
Read more |  12 June 2018
EcofinAgency
senegal-a-land-tenure-forum-organized-in-darou-khoudoss

Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

senegal-launches-a-project-to-improve-women-s-access-to-land-today

Senegal launches a project to improve Women’s access to land today

mali-former-minister-bathily-recommends-self-defense-against-land-speculators

Mali: Former minister Bathily recommends “self-defense” against land speculators

senegal-breeders-report-pastoral-land-grab-in-thies

Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

rwanda-relies-on-land-to-attract-investors

Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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