Mauritanian Zeine Zeidane has been appointed director of the IMF’s Africa Department. A former prime minister and an IMF official for more than a decade,...
A two-year partnership will support women entrepreneurs with finance and training
The initiative targets underserved and refugee-hosting...
A two-year partnership will support women entrepreneurs with finance and training
The initiative targets underserved and refugee-hosting...
Burkina Faso recorded a $1.6 billion trade surplus in Q4 2025, up sharply from the previous quarter.
Gold accounted for 96.8% of total...
Burkina Faso recorded a $1.6 billion trade surplus in Q4 2025, up sharply from the previous quarter.
Gold accounted for 96.8% of total...
Ghana and Zimbabwe signed 10 bilateral agreements covering strategic sectors.
Trade between the two countries remains limited despite historic...
Ghana and Zimbabwe signed 10 bilateral agreements covering strategic sectors.
Trade between the two countries remains limited despite historic...
Côte d’Ivoire ratifies tax agreement with Qatar to avoid double taxation
Deal strengthens trade ties and improves tax transparency, cooperation
Move...
Côte d’Ivoire ratifies tax agreement with Qatar to avoid double taxation
Deal strengthens trade ties and improves tax transparency, cooperation
Move...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group
Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing...
CAR signs $98 million mechanization deal with UK-based DSR Group
Programme to deploy tractors, equipment, and expand agro-processing...
Emergency plan targets outages linked to grid overload in Abidjan
Rising demand driven by heat wave has strained infrastructure
Long-term investments...
Emergency plan targets outages linked to grid overload in Abidjan
Rising demand driven by heat wave has strained infrastructure
Long-term investments...
New 37-member government led by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina
Key ministers retained in finance, defense, and foreign affairs
Cabinet tasked with...
New 37-member government led by Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina
Key ministers retained in finance, defense, and foreign affairs
Cabinet tasked with...
Plan focuses on universal health coverage, primary care, and system resilience
Includes digital health, workforce development, and disease prevention...
Plan focuses on universal health coverage, primary care, and system resilience
Includes digital health, workforce development, and disease prevention...
Tax revenue reaches 2,010 billion rand, up 8.4% year-on-year
Performance outpaces nominal economic growth of 4%
Reforms and improved compliance...
Tax revenue reaches 2,010 billion rand, up 8.4% year-on-year
Performance outpaces nominal economic growth of 4%
Reforms and improved compliance...
SOCAR and EGPC agree on long-term partnership across hydrocarbons sector
Deal reflects shifting global energy flows and supply security...
SOCAR and EGPC agree on long-term partnership across hydrocarbons sector
Deal reflects shifting global energy flows and supply security...
Government suspends VAT and excise duties on fuel imports
Measures aim to limit impact of rising global oil prices
Intervention set for three months...
Government suspends VAT and excise duties on fuel imports
Measures aim to limit impact of rising global oil prices
Intervention set for three months...
Inflation dropped to 3.2% in March 2026, down from 25.8% a year earlier, marking 15 consecutive months of decline
The Ghana Reference Rate was...
Inflation dropped to 3.2% in March 2026, down from 25.8% a year earlier, marking 15 consecutive months of decline
The Ghana Reference Rate was...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved USD 266.7 million and XOF 30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic...
(BIDC) - The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved USD 266.7 million and XOF 30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31.
The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP...
Nigeria's Senate approved an additional $6 billion in external borrowing on March 31.
The news is backed by several reforms that lifted GDP...
Nigeria’s 2026 budget rises to $49.4 billion to fund infrastructure, public services, and carry-over commitments;
$7.7 billion of...
Nigeria’s 2026 budget rises to $49.4 billion to fund infrastructure, public services, and carry-over commitments;
$7.7 billion of...
Government keeps retail fuel prices unchanged for April 2026
Brent crude rises above $90 amid Middle East tensions
Subsidies and price...
Government keeps retail fuel prices unchanged for April 2026
Brent crude rises above $90 amid Middle East tensions
Subsidies and price...
Funding targets skills development, jobs, and support for vulnerable households
Programs expected to benefit over 3 million people
The World...
Funding targets skills development, jobs, and support for vulnerable households
Programs expected to benefit over 3 million people
The World...
Plan aims to grow sector value to $74 billion
Focus on modernization, infrastructure, and boosting productivity across value...
Plan aims to grow sector value to $74 billion
Focus on modernization, infrastructure, and boosting productivity across value...
$500 million IDA credit to support small farmers and agribusiness
Project targets key crops including rice, maize, cassava, and soy
Initiative aims...
$500 million IDA credit to support small farmers and agribusiness
Project targets key crops including rice, maize, cassava, and soy
Initiative aims...
Togo launched a validation process for its 2026–2030 transhumance management plan in Lomé.
Authorities aim to reduce conflicts between herders and...
Togo launched a validation process for its 2026–2030 transhumance management plan in Lomé.
Authorities aim to reduce conflicts between herders and...
Inflation slowed to 9.7% in February 2026, maintaining single-digit levels since December 2025
The central bank maintained its tight monetary policy...
Inflation slowed to 9.7% in February 2026, maintaining single-digit levels since December 2025
The central bank maintained its tight monetary policy...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration
Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
Kenya is shifting toward results-driven economic diplomacy focused on trade, investment and regional integration
Diplomatic missions will be evaluated...
Botswana GDP shrank 5.4% in Q4 2025, statistics show
Decline driven by sharp drop in mining sector output
Government targets recovery,...
Botswana GDP shrank 5.4% in Q4 2025, statistics show
Decline driven by sharp drop in mining sector output
Government targets recovery,...
Plan targets affordable connectivity, especially in rural areas
Strategy includes infrastructure, skills investment, and policy...
Plan targets affordable connectivity, especially in rural areas
Strategy includes infrastructure, skills investment, and policy...
Mali army denies releasing militants for fuel convoy passage
Military calls reports “fabricated” and aimed at discrediting forces
Claims...
Mali army denies releasing militants for fuel convoy passage
Military calls reports “fabricated” and aimed at discrediting forces
Claims...
Côte d’Ivoire, EU sign 67 billion CFA francs financing agreements
Funds target Bouaké mobility and northern region development
Projects aim...
Côte d’Ivoire, EU sign 67 billion CFA francs financing agreements
Funds target Bouaké mobility and northern region development
Projects aim...
Kenyan banks lent 326.5 billion shillings to MSMEs in 2025
Lending exceeded 150 billion target, driven by industry initiatives
Rising...
Kenyan banks lent 326.5 billion shillings to MSMEs in 2025
Lending exceeded 150 billion target, driven by industry initiatives
Rising...
Mnangagwa to visit Ghana April 1-3 to boost cooperation
Leaders to discuss trade, health, agriculture, anti-corruption, jobs
Visit expected...
Mnangagwa to visit Ghana April 1-3 to boost cooperation
Leaders to discuss trade, health, agriculture, anti-corruption, jobs
Visit expected...
Africa receives $441 million, or 46% of newly approved GCF funding
$250 million regional energy program leads latest...
Africa receives $441 million, or 46% of newly approved GCF funding
$250 million regional energy program leads latest...
IMF forecasts Cameroon growth at 3.3% in 2026
Inflation seen easing; current account deficit to widen
IMF warns of risks, urges fuel pricing...
IMF forecasts Cameroon growth at 3.3% in 2026
Inflation seen easing; current account deficit to widen
IMF warns of risks, urges fuel pricing...
Team Europe unveils €1B investment plan for Côte d’Ivoire
Programme targets energy, transport, training and agriculture sectors
Initiative...
Team Europe unveils €1B investment plan for Côte d’Ivoire
Programme targets energy, transport, training and agriculture sectors
Initiative...
World Bank approves $25.75M to support Djibouti diversification
Programme targets SMEs, investment climate and state enterprise...
World Bank approves $25.75M to support Djibouti diversification
Programme targets SMEs, investment climate and state enterprise...
Ghana secures debt restructuring deal with India’s Exim Bank
Agreement marks 11th deal, supports recovery and fiscal stability
Government to tighten...
Ghana secures debt restructuring deal with India’s Exim Bank
Agreement marks 11th deal, supports recovery and fiscal stability
Government to tighten...
Nigeria’s foreign minister Tuggar resigns, cites service to Tinubu
Resignation linked to directive for 2027 election aspirants
Tuggar, former Germany...
Nigeria’s foreign minister Tuggar resigns, cites service to Tinubu
Resignation linked to directive for 2027 election aspirants
Tuggar, former Germany...
The African Development Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire growing 6.5% in 2026 with inflation near 2.4%, making it one of Africa's most stable large economies...
The African Development Bank projects Côte d’Ivoire growing 6.5% in 2026 with inflation near 2.4%, making it one of Africa's most stable large economies...
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