Ghana paid 10 billion cedis ($910 million) in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
Authorities made the payment fully in cash,...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Uzbekistan and South Africa agreed to establish a bilateral Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and a joint working...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi
Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Fourth Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo held from February 16 to 18 in Nairobi
Ministers, tourism authorities, researchers and...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
Fiscal consolidation and aggressive tax collection are draining liquidity from Ivorian SMEs, even as the headline GDP growth exceeds six per...
The federal government signed a memorandum on Feb. 16, 2026 to establish Medipool as a national group purchasing organization for...
The federal government signed a memorandum on Feb. 16, 2026 to establish Medipool as a national group purchasing organization for...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth
Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
IMF identifies North Africa as a rising hub for trade, investment and industrial growth
Egypt and Morocco register above‑regional average growth,...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa
It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
The agreement was signed on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa
It applies to holders of diplomatic and official passports...
Tunisia to fully digitize public services by 2030
Plan includes 192 projects, expanded e-payments, interoperability
Reform aims to boost transparency,...
Tunisia to fully digitize public services by 2030
Plan includes 192 projects, expanded e-payments, interoperability
Reform aims to boost transparency,...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion
Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume...
China accounted for 25.8% of Togo’s imports, totaling CFA114.8 billion
Total imports rose 10.9% in value and 37.4% in volume...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco.
Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
ECOWAS central bank governors reaffirm a 2027 target for launching the Eco.
Nigeria signals that the first phase could exclude UEMOA’s eight...
Togo’s GDP per capita surpasses $1,300 in 2025, supported by economic growth above 6%.
The United Nations revises population data downward...
Togo’s GDP per capita surpasses $1,300 in 2025, supported by economic growth above 6%.
The United Nations revises population data downward...
Togo economy accelerates in third quarter 2025
Industrial output up 11% after 2024 decline
Trade, services, construction post double-digit...
Togo economy accelerates in third quarter 2025
Industrial output up 11% after 2024 decline
Trade, services, construction post double-digit...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
A dispute over the uranium stockpile claimed by France’s Orano has intensified tensions between Niamey and its former long-time partner following the...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027
State elections to follow on March 6, 2027
Polls come amid reforms, security...
Nigeria sets presidential, legislative elections for Feb. 20, 2027
State elections to follow on March 6, 2027
Polls come amid reforms, security...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
In 2015, all 54 African countries committed to raising education spending to at least 4 to 6 percent of GDP and/or 15 to 20 percent of total public...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria
Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization
Countries advance gas pipeline and...
Niger’s Tiani begins two-day visit to Algeria
Trip follows ambassador recall and diplomatic normalization
Countries advance gas pipeline and...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes
Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise
Agreement builds on...
Burkina Faso, Algeria sign energy and mining cooperation minutes
Deal covers fuel supply, LPG trade, technical expertise
Agreement builds on...
The UN cuts Togo’s 2023 population estimate to 8.13 million, from about 9.3 million.
The revision lifts GDP per capita to $1,281 in 2024, about...
The UN cuts Togo’s 2023 population estimate to 8.13 million, from about 9.3 million.
The revision lifts GDP per capita to $1,281 in 2024, about...
MENA holds 46% of global desalination capacity. Water demand could rise 20%–50% by 2050.
Desalination costs have fallen below $1 per cubic meter....
MENA holds 46% of global desalination capacity. Water demand could rise 20%–50% by 2050.
Desalination costs have fallen below $1 per cubic meter....
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones
38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide
Aid to support 40,000 households,...
World Bank approves $37 million after deadly cyclones
38 killed; over 260,000 affected nationwide
Aid to support 40,000 households,...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
China’s initiative aims to address the imbalances that have long characterised bilateral trade relations. Its impact, however, may be limited given the...
While Afrobeat has evolved into what is now known as Afrobeats, there is little dispute that the movement was pioneered by Fela Kuti. A musical genius and...
While Afrobeat has evolved into what is now known as Afrobeats, there is little dispute that the movement was pioneered by Fela Kuti. A musical genius and...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo
Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency
Farmers receive...
Faure Gnassingbé visits agricultural zones in northern Togo
Government pushes for greater food sovereignty and self-sufficiency
Farmers receive...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures...
This week in Africa, Africa CDC is stepping up its drive for health sovereignty, building new partnerships as countries confront fresh epidemic pressures...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator
Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
South Africa will remove transmission control from Eskom and create a separate public grid operator
Around 390 billion rands are needed over the next...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
Joëlle TRAORÉ is a tax law expert with a PhD from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She specializes in international and African taxation, with...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Not long ago, Africa had fallen off Petrobras’ strategic map. Under the weight of debt and the fallout from the “Lava Jato” corruption scandal, the...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance.
The government positioned...
Zimbabwe expanded cooperation with UNESCO on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and digital governance.
The government positioned...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures.
Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
The government will invest $330 million in emergency and recovery measures.
Floods have displaced 188,000 people and submerged 110,000...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional...
A member of the Court since 2021, Lodonou was initially appointed to complete the term of his predecessor before being elected to lead the regional...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs
India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments
Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion...
Togo exports rise 14.6% to 249.1 billion CFA francs
India top buyer, driven by phosphate shipments
Trade deficit widens as imports reach 505 billion...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026
Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program
Inflation below 10%, reserves...
Zimbabwe projects at least 8.5% growth in 2026
Forecast follows IMF staff-monitored reform program
Inflation below 10%, reserves...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027
2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand
Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in...
Heineken to cut 5,000-6,000 jobs globally by 2027
2025 sales volumes fell 1.2% amid weaker demand
Company expects 2-6% operating profit growth in...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program.
The four-year...
The IMF approved a $4.87 million disbursement to Comoros following the fifth review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program.
The four-year...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country.
ECOWAS is...
Cape Verde launched the “Strengthening Opportunities and Fostering Integration” project to support ECOWAS nationals residing in the country.
ECOWAS is...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative.
Oracle will...
Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. technology firm Oracle to launch a nationwide digital skills development initiative.
Oracle will...
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