Switzerland has raised concerns over the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO), warning that changes in U.S. trade policy could undermine global...
Pilot to expand SME financing via crowdfunding
Project introduces crowdlending, investing to address limited bank credit
FOGEC to guarantee...
Pilot to expand SME financing via crowdfunding
Project introduces crowdlending, investing to address limited bank credit
FOGEC to guarantee...
Arise IIP plans to invest more than $3 billion in Kenya over five years
The company will develop three export-oriented industrial...
Arise IIP plans to invest more than $3 billion in Kenya over five years
The company will develop three export-oriented industrial...
First investor town hall since 2021 signals renewed engagement with markets
Authorities highlight disinflation, fiscal consolidation and debt...
First investor town hall since 2021 signals renewed engagement with markets
Authorities highlight disinflation, fiscal consolidation and debt...
Burkina Faso creates ABIPEX by merging investment and export agencies
Reform aims to boost trade surplus and align economic policies
Gold exports...
Burkina Faso creates ABIPEX by merging investment and export agencies
Reform aims to boost trade surplus and align economic policies
Gold exports...
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics construction 95-96% complete, organizers say
Games to host 2,700 athletes across Dakar, Diamniadio, Saly
Event scheduled...
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics construction 95-96% complete, organizers say
Games to host 2,700 athletes across Dakar, Diamniadio, Saly
Event scheduled...
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who came to power in October following a wave of protests, dismissed his first government on March 9 before...
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who came to power in October following a wave of protests, dismissed his first government on March 9 before...
Turkey plans to open embassy in Liberia, boosting bilateral ties
Move includes Turkish Airlines flights, airport modernization support
Trade fell...
Turkey plans to open embassy in Liberia, boosting bilateral ties
Move includes Turkish Airlines flights, airport modernization support
Trade fell...
Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG
Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs
Company faced cash issues,...
Gabon allocates $6.9 million to acquire 35% stake in ABG
Move aims to stabilize firm and protect 800 jobs
Company faced cash issues,...
Angola raises $2.5 billion through dual-tranche Eurobond issuance
Bonds priced at 9.25% (7-year) and 9.8% (11-year)
Strong demand...
Angola raises $2.5 billion through dual-tranche Eurobond issuance
Bonds priced at 9.25% (7-year) and 9.8% (11-year)
Strong demand...
Nigeria allocates $346 million domestic funding for 2026 health priorities
Introduces free twice-yearly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir...
Nigeria allocates $346 million domestic funding for 2026 health priorities
Introduces free twice-yearly HIV prevention drug lenacapavir...
DR Congo hires Rothschild to support international market entry
€2 million, 12-month contract signed March 24, 2026
Deal linked to...
DR Congo hires Rothschild to support international market entry
€2 million, 12-month contract signed March 24, 2026
Deal linked to...
New 2026–2030 program targets jobs, digital access, and climate resilience
UNDP aims to help create 100,000 jobs and mobilize $100 million in...
New 2026–2030 program targets jobs, digital access, and climate resilience
UNDP aims to help create 100,000 jobs and mobilize $100 million in...
Panic buying over fuel shortages drives long queues and temporary stockouts at Kinshasa gas stations.
Authorities affirm stable fuel supply and...
Panic buying over fuel shortages drives long queues and temporary stockouts at Kinshasa gas stations.
Authorities affirm stable fuel supply and...
by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC
For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
by Sophie Kafuti, General Manager for Visa in the DRC
For years, efforts to modernize payments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have focused...
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices in South Africa amid competition
Move targets rival Eli Lilly in growing obesity drug market
High obesity...
Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy prices in South Africa amid competition
Move targets rival Eli Lilly in growing obesity drug market
High obesity...
CAR launches $52.8 million World Bank-funded health security program
Initiative targets prevention, detection, response, coordination...
CAR launches $52.8 million World Bank-funded health security program
Initiative targets prevention, detection, response, coordination...
WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4
Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, cocoa, rubber
Surplus driven by higher raw...
WAEMU posts 3.31 trillion CFA francs trade surplus in Q4
Exports surge 50.4%, led by gold, cocoa, rubber
Surplus driven by higher raw...
Uganda’s economy grows 8.5% in Q2 2025/26, minister says
Growth driven by investment in ICT, construction, machinery sectors
Oil...
Uganda’s economy grows 8.5% in Q2 2025/26, minister says
Growth driven by investment in ICT, construction, machinery sectors
Oil...
Platform links agencies, cuts delays, costs, boosts transparency
Reform aims to enhance competitiveness, support growth and digital...
Platform links agencies, cuts delays, costs, boosts transparency
Reform aims to enhance competitiveness, support growth and digital...
UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity
Resolution led by Ghana passes; US, Israel oppose, others abstain
Text calls...
UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity
Resolution led by Ghana passes; US, Israel oppose, others abstain
Text calls...
Top 50 ranking highlights women across core tourism service segments
Tourism contributes $168 billion to GDP and supports over 24 million...
Top 50 ranking highlights women across core tourism service segments
Tourism contributes $168 billion to GDP and supports over 24 million...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor
Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key...
Angola, EU sign €50 million Agrinvest deal for Lobito Corridor
Project targets agriculture, jobs, and value chains across key...
Digital platform centralizes trade procedures across public agencies
Reform aims to speed up imports and exports and boost competitiveness
Launch...
Digital platform centralizes trade procedures across public agencies
Reform aims to speed up imports and exports and boost competitiveness
Launch...
Growth forecast at 6.5% in 2026, up from 6.2% in 2025
Inflation expected to rise slightly to 1.8% after a low base
Authorities flag risks from energy...
Growth forecast at 6.5% in 2026, up from 6.2% in 2025
Inflation expected to rise slightly to 1.8% after a low base
Authorities flag risks from energy...
Asian and European hubs dominate the 2026 Skytrax ranking, with Singapore Changi leading globally.
Only two African airports—Cape Town (74th) and...
Asian and European hubs dominate the 2026 Skytrax ranking, with Singapore Changi leading globally.
Only two African airports—Cape Town (74th) and...
Deal covers counterterrorism, conflict prevention, and cybersecurity cooperation
EU delivers military equipment under €50 million support...
Deal covers counterterrorism, conflict prevention, and cybersecurity cooperation
EU delivers military equipment under €50 million support...
Project upgrades 77 km road to boost trade, regional connectivity
Initiative aims to create jobs and support economic growth
Cameroon and...
Project upgrades 77 km road to boost trade, regional connectivity
Initiative aims to create jobs and support economic growth
Cameroon and...
Budget approved amid economic challenges
Agriculture gets largest share; health, roads, education also prioritized
IMF sees 2.7%...
Budget approved amid economic challenges
Agriculture gets largest share; health, roads, education also prioritized
IMF sees 2.7%...
Ethiopia deepens AI cooperation with India under Digital Ethiopia 2030
Indian tech firms explore use cases in agriculture, health, and...
Ethiopia deepens AI cooperation with India under Digital Ethiopia 2030
Indian tech firms explore use cases in agriculture, health, and...
IMF projects Morocco’s growth at 4.4% in 2026, citing recovery and investment
Central bank expects stronger expansion at 5.6%
Outlook...
IMF projects Morocco’s growth at 4.4% in 2026, citing recovery and investment
Central bank expects stronger expansion at 5.6%
Outlook...
Niger and Algeria sign deals across energy, health, industry, and trade
Agreements follow joint commission aimed at strengthening strategic...
Niger and Algeria sign deals across energy, health, industry, and trade
Agreements follow joint commission aimed at strengthening strategic...
New platform requires importers to submit forward purchase plans
Move aims to cut import bill and better match domestic demand
Reform...
New platform requires importers to submit forward purchase plans
Move aims to cut import bill and better match domestic demand
Reform...
IMF approves final review of Mali’s reform program launched in 2025
Growth forecast at 5.4% in 2026, supported by mining and improved...
IMF approves final review of Mali’s reform program launched in 2025
Growth forecast at 5.4% in 2026, supported by mining and improved...
Democratic Republic of the Congo commissions a 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to strengthen electricity supply.
The project aims to provide power to...
Democratic Republic of the Congo commissions a 10.5 MW Kakobola hydropower plant to strengthen electricity supply.
The project aims to provide power to...
Health experts meet in Lomé to revise emergency maternal care guidelines
Update will align protocols with latest WHO recommendations
New...
Health experts meet in Lomé to revise emergency maternal care guidelines
Update will align protocols with latest WHO recommendations
New...
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