Economic information from Africa
cote-d-ivoire-fiscal-risks-mismanagement-could-plummet-the-economy-imf

Côte d’Ivoire: Fiscal risks mismanagement could plummet the economy (IMF)

In Côte d’Ivoire, a bad management of fiscal risks could hinder the long-term achievement of macro-fiscal targets and plummet the country’s economy, IMF...
Finance
20 April 2018
nigeria-afdb-invests-50-million-in-dbn

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalized a $50 million...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Comms
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...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Finance
20 April 2018
nigeria-afdb-invests-50-million-in-dbn

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalized a $50 million equity participation investment in...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Comms
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
Public Management
20 April 2018
mozambique-world-bank-to-disburse-80-million-to-support-irrigation-and-market-access-projects

Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

World Bank will grant up to $80 million to support Mozambique’s project for...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Electricity
20 April 2018
egypt-three-plants-estimated-at-14-400-mw-to-soon-be-inaugurated

Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

In Egypt, three power plants built by Siemens in Beni Suef, Brulus and...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Mining
20 April 2018
senegal-bassari-resources-sets-an-ad-hoc-entity-to-develop-makabingui-gold

Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Bassari Resources announces today April 20, the creation of Makabingui Gold Operation, a...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Law
19 April 2018
mali-journalists-are-trained-on-land-law

Mali: Journalists are trained on land law

Mali: Journalists are trained on land law

Mali’s national coordination of farmers’ organizations (CNOP) organized last April 17 a sharing...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
egypt-to-increase-its-ports-operating-hours-to-reduce-delays-in-wheat-shipments-clearance

Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt will increase the operating hours of its ports from 16 hours...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Finance
19 April 2018
lun-partners-and-goodwell-investments-invested-4-5-million-in-mfs-africa

Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners, a Chinese investment group, and Goodwell Investments, as well as...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Mining
19 April 2018
altus-strategies-raises-fund-to-finance-exploration-activities-in-africa

Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

The AIM-listed company Altus Strategies announced yesterday April 18 a fundraising of $C4.1...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
senegal-to-digitalize-land-related-procedures

Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal is gradually moving towards the digitalization of land management system. This...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
burkina-faso-government-to-support-cotton-sub-sector-with-cfa14-6-billion

Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso will disburse CFA14.614 billion to develop cotton sub-sector. The information...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
egypt-s-exports-towards-south-africa-grew-by-69-in-2017

Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egyptian exports towards South Africa surged by 69% in 2017, the Egyptian...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Comms
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
Public Management
18 April 2018
algeria-to-boost-its-power-generating-capacity-to-25-000-mw-by-2025

Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria plans to boost its power capacity to 25, 000 MW by...
Read more |  18 April 2018
Telecom
18 April 2018
airtel-changemaker-award-airtel-madagascar-won-the-gold-award

Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

The 8th edition of the Changemaker awards was held on 28 March...
Read more |  18 April 2018
Agriculture
18 April 2018
senegal-groundnut-sub-sector-captured-half-of-public-spending-in-agriculture-in-2010-15

Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

 Senegal’s government invested CFA12.6 billion in peanut sub-sector between 2010 and 2015....
Read more |  18 April 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

20 April 2018
nigeria-afdb-invests-50-million-in-dbn

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalized a $50 million equity participation investment in...
Read more |  20 April 2018
19 April 2018
lun-partners-and-goodwell-investments-invested-4-5-million-in-mfs-africa

Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners, a Chinese investment group, and Goodwell Investments, as well as...
Read more |  19 April 2018
18 April 2018
ethiopia-to-be-africa-s-fastest-growing-economy-in-2018

Ethiopia to be Africa’s fastest growing economy in 2018

Ethiopia to be Africa’s fastest growing economy in 2018

Ethiopia just overrun Ghana as the country with the fastest growing economy...
Read more |  18 April 2018
17 April 2018
berg-to-expand-operations-to-sub-saharan-africa

BERG to expand operations to sub-Saharan Africa

BERG to expand operations to sub-Saharan Africa

The European bank for reconstruction and development (BERD) plans to expand its operations...
Read more |  17 April 2018
16 April 2018
rabobank-to-participate-in-the-tanzanian-banking-sector-s-consolidation

Rabobank to participate in the Tanzanian banking sector’s consolidation

Rabobank to participate in the Tanzanian banking sector’s consolidation

National Microfinance Bank (NMB), Tanzania’s largest banking group by market capitalization, whose first shareholder...
Read more |  16 April 2018
11 April 2018
bpce-to-launch-an-e-bank-in-algeria

BPCE to launch an e-bank in Algeria

BPCE to launch an e-bank in Algeria

The French group Banque populaire Caisse d'épargne (BPCE) is preparing to launch a digital...
Read more |  11 April 2018
10 April 2018
dr-congo-serge-nawej-s-crazy-bet-to-unlock-the-huge-potential-of-congolese-entrepreneurs

“DR Congo: Serge Nawej's Crazy Bet to Unlock the Huge Potential of Congolese Entrepreneurs”

“DR Congo: Serge Nawej's Crazy Bet to Unlock the Huge Potential of Congolese Entrepreneurs”

Serge Nawej, an international business lawyer specializing in Africa, has embarked on...
Read more |  10 April 2018
10 April 2018
standard-bank-launches-its-ivorian-subsidiary-and-plans-to-secure-a-new-license-in-senegal

Standard Bank launches its Ivorian subsidiary and plans to secure a new license in Senegal

Standard Bank launches its Ivorian subsidiary and plans to secure a new license in Senegal

During the official inauguration of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire yesterday April...
Read more |  10 April 2018
6 April 2018
arab-tunisian-bank-recorded-an-increase-by-12-5-in-net-incomes-in-2017

Arab Tunisian Bank recorded an increase by 12.5% in net incomes, in 2017

Arab Tunisian Bank recorded an increase by 12.5% in net incomes, in 2017

In 2017, the Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB) recorded a net profit of...
Read more |  6 April 2018

reddot Public Management

20 April 2018
mozambique-world-bank-to-disburse-80-million-to-support-irrigation-and-market-access-projects

Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

World Bank will grant up to $80 million to support Mozambique’s project for...
Read more |  20 April 2018
20 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-fiscal-risks-mismanagement-could-plummet-the-economy-imf

Côte d’Ivoire: Fiscal risks mismanagement could plummet the economy (IMF)

Côte d’Ivoire: Fiscal risks mismanagement could plummet the economy (IMF)

In Côte d’Ivoire, a bad management of fiscal risks could hinder the...
Read more |  20 April 2018
19 April 2018
egypt-to-increase-its-ports-operating-hours-to-reduce-delays-in-wheat-shipments-clearance

Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt will increase the operating hours of its ports from 16 hours...
Read more |  19 April 2018
19 April 2018
senegal-to-digitalize-land-related-procedures

Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal is gradually moving towards the digitalization of land management system. This...
Read more |  19 April 2018
19 April 2018
burkina-faso-government-to-support-cotton-sub-sector-with-cfa14-6-billion

Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso will disburse CFA14.614 billion to develop cotton sub-sector. The information...
Read more |  19 April 2018
19 April 2018
egypt-s-exports-towards-south-africa-grew-by-69-in-2017

Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egyptian exports towards South Africa surged by 69% in 2017, the Egyptian...
Read more |  19 April 2018
18 April 2018
algeria-to-boost-its-power-generating-capacity-to-25-000-mw-by-2025

Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria plans to boost its power capacity to 25, 000 MW by...
Read more |  18 April 2018
18 April 2018
burkina-faso-to-disburse-128-million-to-address-food-insecurity

Burkina Faso to disburse $128 million to address food insecurity

Burkina Faso to disburse $128 million to address food insecurity

Burkina Faso will disburse CFA68 billion ($128 million) to fight food insecurity,...
Read more |  18 April 2018
18 April 2018
senegal-omvs-to-construct-a-500-million-river-sea-port-in-saint-louis

Senegal: OMVS to construct a €500 million river-sea port in Saint-Louis

Senegal: OMVS to construct a €500 million river-sea port in Saint-Louis

Hamed Diane Senega (photo), High Commissioner of the Organization for the Development of Senegal River...
Read more |  18 April 2018

reddot Agriculture

18 April 2018
senegal-groundnut-sub-sector-captured-half-of-public-spending-in-agriculture-in-2010-15

Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

 Senegal’s government invested CFA12.6 billion in peanut sub-sector between 2010 and 2015....
Read more |  18 April 2018
17 April 2018
burkina-faso-eu-grants-cfa18-billion-to-advance-agricultural-projects

Burkina Faso: EU grants CFA18 billion to advance agricultural projects

Burkina Faso: EU grants CFA18 billion to advance agricultural projects

The European Union (EU) approved a CFA18.34 billion financing for Burkina Faso...
Read more |  17 April 2018
17 April 2018
kenya-brookside-increases-raw-milk-gate-price-to-attract-producers

Kenya: Brookside increases raw milk gate price to attract producers

Kenya: Brookside increases raw milk gate price to attract producers

To attract Kenyan milk producers, Brookside Dairy Limited, the milk market’s leader,...
Read more |  17 April 2018
16 April 2018
nigeria-s-cocoa-sector-anticipates-a-290-000-tons-rebound-for-the-2017-18-mid-crop

Nigeria’s cocoa sector anticipates a $290, 000 tons rebound for the 2017-18 mid-crop

Nigeria’s cocoa sector anticipates a $290, 000 tons rebound for the 2017-18 mid-crop

In Nigeria, the operators of cocoa sector forecast a 15% increase in...
Read more |  16 April 2018
16 April 2018
tunisia-olive-oil-production-to-hit-new-record-in-the-2017-18-season

Tunisia: Olive oil production to hit new record in the 2017-18 season

Tunisia: Olive oil production to hit new record in the 2017-18 season

In Tunisia, olive oil production will reach a new record during the...
Read more |  16 April 2018
13 April 2018
ghana-5th-african-palm-oil-and-rubber-summit-to-be-held-in-accra-next-25-26-april

Ghana: 5th African palm oil and rubber summit to be held in Accra, next 25-26 April

Ghana: 5th African palm oil and rubber summit to be held in Accra, next 25-26 April

The Ghanaian capital Accra will host for two days, the 5th edition...
Read more |  13 April 2018
13 April 2018
global-palm-oil-prices-to-plummet-due-to-over-supply

Global palm oil prices to plummet due to over-supply

Global palm oil prices to plummet due to over-supply

Global prices of palm oil are expected to drop by the end...
Read more |  13 April 2018
11 April 2018
senegal-locally-processed-245-000-tons-of-groundnut-since-dec-1-2017

Senegal locally processed 245, 000 tons of groundnut since Dec. 1, 2017

Senegal locally processed 245, 000 tons of groundnut since Dec. 1, 2017

In Senegal, peanut processors purchased 245, 000 tons of peanut since the...
Read more |  11 April 2018
11 April 2018
sub-saharan-africa-will-drive-global-wheat-imports-during-the-2017-18-season-usda

Sub-Saharan Africa will drive global wheat imports during the 2017-18 season (USDA)

Sub-Saharan Africa will drive global wheat imports during the 2017-18 season (USDA)

During the 2017-18 season, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will be the world’s largest...
Read more |  11 April 2018

reddot Electricity

20 April 2018
egypt-three-plants-estimated-at-14-400-mw-to-soon-be-inaugurated

Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

In Egypt, three power plants built by Siemens in Beni Suef, Brulus and...
Read more |  20 April 2018
13 April 2018
burkina-faso-to-double-its-electricity-generating-capacity-by-2020

Burkina Faso to double its electricity generating capacity by 2020

Burkina Faso to double its electricity generating capacity by 2020

The Burkinabe government plans to increase its electrification rate to 45% from...
Read more |  13 April 2018
12 April 2018
kenya-cuts-the-price-of-energy-generated-by-garissa-solar-plant-by-half

Kenya cuts the price of energy generated by Garissa solar plant by half

Kenya cuts the price of energy generated by Garissa solar plant by half

Kenya has cut by more than 50% the purchase price for energy...
Read more |  12 April 2018
11 April 2018
zambia-launches-a-rfq-for-the-construction-of-100-mw-solar-plants

Zambia launches a RfQ for the construction of 100 MW solar plants

Zambia launches a RfQ for the construction of 100 MW solar plants

The Zambian government launched a request for quotation (RfQ) of solar plant...
Read more |  11 April 2018
6 April 2018
dr-congo-and-zambia-extend-the-deadline-for-the-construction-of-luapula-river-dam-1-400-mw

DR Congo and Zambia extend the deadline for the construction of Luapula river dam (1, 400 MW)

DR Congo and Zambia extend the deadline for the construction of Luapula river dam (1, 400 MW)

Zambia and DR Congo have signed a MoU to extend the joint...
Read more |  6 April 2018
5 April 2018
nigeria-erratic-electricity-supply-created-a-300-million-loss-in-q1-2018

Nigeria: Erratic electricity supply created a $300 million loss, in Q1 2018

Nigeria: Erratic electricity supply created a $300 million loss, in Q1 2018

Nigeria’s energy sector lost NGN108 billion (over $300 million) during the first quarter...
Read more |  5 April 2018
4 April 2018
tanzania-construction-of-stiegler-s-gorge-dam-to-start-in-3-months

Tanzania: Construction of Stiegler’s Gorge dam to start in 3 months

Tanzania: Construction of Stiegler’s Gorge dam to start in 3 months

In Tanzania, the construction of Stiegler’s Gorge hydropower plant will start within...
Read more |  4 April 2018
3 April 2018
100-egypt-based-companies-preselected-to-participate-in-the-dabaa-nuclear-project

100 Egypt-based companies preselected to participate in the Dabaa nuclear project

100 Egypt-based companies preselected to participate in the Dabaa nuclear project

Egyptian government preselected 100 local companies to participate in the construction of...
Read more |  3 April 2018
28 March 2018
nigeria-to-achieve-universal-access-to-energy-by-2030

Nigeria to achieve universal access to energy by 2030

Nigeria to achieve universal access to energy by 2030

Nigeria will connect 500, 000 to 800, 000 new households to the...
Read more |  28 March 2018

reddot Mining

20 April 2018
senegal-bassari-resources-sets-an-ad-hoc-entity-to-develop-makabingui-gold

Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Bassari Resources announces today April 20, the creation of Makabingui Gold Operation, a...
Read more |  20 April 2018
19 April 2018
altus-strategies-raises-fund-to-finance-exploration-activities-in-africa

Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

The AIM-listed company Altus Strategies announced yesterday April 18 a fundraising of $C4.1...
Read more |  19 April 2018
17 April 2018
zambia-cradle-arc-to-sell-its-matala-and-dunrobin-mines

Zambia: Cradle Arc to sell its Matala and Dunrobin mines

Zambia: Cradle Arc to sell its Matala and Dunrobin mines

Cradle Arc announced yesterday April 16, that it has clinched a new...
Read more |  17 April 2018
16 April 2018
ghana-golden-star-doubles-mineral-resource-estimate-at-wassa-underground-mine

Ghana: Golden Star doubles mineral resource estimate at Wassa underground mine

Ghana: Golden Star doubles mineral resource estimate at Wassa underground mine

Golden Star Resources announced late last week that it has more than...
Read more |  16 April 2018
16 April 2018
dr-congo-nzuri-copper-increased-kalongwe-project-s-economic-estimates

DR Congo: Nzuri Copper increased Kalongwe project’s economic estimates

DR Congo: Nzuri Copper increased Kalongwe project’s economic estimates

Nzuri Copper published today April 16, an optimized feasibility study that improved...
Read more |  16 April 2018
13 April 2018
cote-d-ivoire-awale-resources-gets-a-new-gold-mining-license

Côte d’Ivoire: Awalé Resources gets a new gold mining license

Côte d’Ivoire: Awalé Resources gets a new gold mining license

The TSXV-listed Awalé Resources announced this week, it has obtained a new gold...
Read more |  13 April 2018
13 April 2018
botswana-lucara-recovers-the-third-largest-diamond-of-karowe-mine

Botswana: Lucara recovers the third largest diamond of Karowe mine

Botswana: Lucara recovers the third largest diamond of Karowe mine

Luraca Diamond announced yesterday April 12, it recovered a top light brown...
Read more |  13 April 2018
12 April 2018
burkina-faso-government-to-end-the-agreement-with-pan-african-minerals-on-tambao-manganese-mine

Burkina Faso: Government to end the agreement with Pan African Minerals on Tambao manganese mine

Burkina Faso: Government to end the agreement with Pan African Minerals on Tambao manganese mine

Burkina Faso plans to end the agreement with Pan African Minerals (PAM) on...
Read more |  12 April 2018
11 April 2018
senegal-to-join-the-top-7-african-largest-gold-exporters-by-2035

Senegal to join the top 7 African largest gold exporters, by 2035

Senegal to join the top 7 African largest gold exporters, by 2035

Senegal wants to join the top 7 largest gold exporters in Africa...
Read more |  11 April 2018

reddot Telecom

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

Senegal: Expresso launches its “E-Money” service

9 February 2018
dr-congo-vsat-antenna-holders-and-isp-summoned-to-identify-themselves

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

31 January 2018
africa-records-the-highest-rate-of-internet-users-in-2017

Africa records the highest rate of internet users in 2017

17 January 2018

Senegal: Sonatel halves internet cost after a previous cut by 25% in February 2017

17 January 2018

Senegal: ICT sector accounted for 5.1% of GDP in 2017

12 January 2018

Gabon: government to provide colleges and high schools with computer rooms and make them join UNESCO’s “Train my Generation” program

12 January 2018

Mali: YATTCO to provide students 13,000 digital tablets for CFA3.8 billion

reddot Comms

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

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
6 March 2018
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South Africa: Tiger Brands accused of being the cause of the deadly listeriosis outbreak

South Africa: Tiger Brands accused of being the cause of the deadly listeriosis outbreak

The South African government accused Tiger Brands, the giant food supplier, of...
Read more |  6 March 2018
2 March 2018
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Mars Egypt launches two new chocolate production lines at its plant in 6th of October

Mars Egypt launches two new chocolate production lines at its plant in 6th of October

On February 27, 2018, Mars Egypt, a subsidiary of the US chocolatier...
Read more |  2 March 2018

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Côte d’Ivoire: Fiscal risks mismanagement could plummet the economy (IMF)

In Côte d’Ivoire, a bad management of fiscal risks could hinder the long-term achievement of macro-fiscal targets and plummet the country’s economy, IMF...
Finance
20 April 2018
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Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

Nigeria: AfDB invests $50 million in DBN

African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalized a $50 million...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Comms
20 April 2018
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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...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Public Management
20 April 2018
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Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

Mozambique: World Bank to disburse $80 million to support irrigation and market access projects

World Bank will grant up to $80 million to support Mozambique’s project for...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Electricity
20 April 2018
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Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

Egypt: Three plants estimated at 14, 400 MW to soon be inaugurated

In Egypt, three power plants built by Siemens in Beni Suef, Brulus and...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Mining
20 April 2018
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Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Senegal: Bassari Resources sets an ad hoc entity to develop Makabingui gold

Bassari Resources announces today April 20, the creation of Makabingui Gold Operation, a...
Read more |  20 April 2018
Law
19 April 2018
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Mali: Journalists are trained on land law

Mali: Journalists are trained on land law

Mali’s national coordination of farmers’ organizations (CNOP) organized last April 17 a sharing...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
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Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt to increase its ports' operating hours to reduce delays in wheat shipments’ clearance

Egypt will increase the operating hours of its ports from 16 hours...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Finance
19 April 2018
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Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners and Goodwell Investments invested $4.5 million in MFS Africa

Lun Partners, a Chinese investment group, and Goodwell Investments, as well as...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Mining
19 April 2018
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Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

Altus Strategies raises fund to finance exploration activities in Africa

The AIM-listed company Altus Strategies announced yesterday April 18 a fundraising of $C4.1...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
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Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal to digitalize land-related procedures

Senegal is gradually moving towards the digitalization of land management system. This...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
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Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso: Government to support cotton sub-sector with CFA14.6 billion

Burkina Faso will disburse CFA14.614 billion to develop cotton sub-sector. The information...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Public Management
19 April 2018
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Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egypt’s exports towards South Africa grew by 69% in 2017

Egyptian exports towards South Africa surged by 69% in 2017, the Egyptian...
Read more |  19 April 2018
Comms
18 April 2018
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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
Public Management
18 April 2018
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Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria to boost its power generating capacity to 25, 000 MW, by 2025

Algeria plans to boost its power capacity to 25, 000 MW by...
Read more |  18 April 2018
Telecom
18 April 2018
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Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

Airtel Changemaker Award : Airtel Madagascar won the Gold Award

The 8th edition of the Changemaker awards was held on 28 March...
Read more |  18 April 2018
Agriculture
18 April 2018
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Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

Senegal: Groundnut sub-sector captured half of public spending in agriculture in 2010-15

 Senegal’s government invested CFA12.6 billion in peanut sub-sector between 2010 and 2015....
Read more |  18 April 2018
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Senegal: A land tenure forum organized in Darou Khoudoss

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

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

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Senegal: Breeders report pastoral land grab, in Thies

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Rwanda relies on land to attract investors
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