With its presidential election set for tomorrow, October 25th, Côte d’Ivoire is entering a decisive phase in its recent political history. Fifteen years after the post-electoral crisis, the country has regained political stability and economic vitality. Nevertheless, markets remain cautious ahead of a ballot that could test this still-fragile confidence. Côte d'Ivoire heads to the polls...

Kenya will open over 607,000 hectares of farmland to private investors for large-scale agricultural projects. The plan aims to boost food security, cut food imports worth nearly $3 billion, and create jobs. A new Land Commercialization Office will facilitate investor access and approvals. Kenya plans to make more than 607,000 hectares of farmland available to private investors...

ECOWAS will integrate AI into its early warning systems to strengthen crime prevention and intelligence analysis. The region faces one of Africa’s highest organized crime levels, with a 5.44/10 score in the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index. Senegal will launch a National Alert and Response Center, signaling tighter regional coordination. The Economic Community of West African...

Ahafo mine produced 145,000 ounces of gold in Q3 2025, down 31% year-on-year. Newmont forecasts full-year output at 670,000 ounces, below 2024’s 798,000 ounces. Ahafo North, a $950 million expansion project launched in September, is expected to lift medium-term output to 850,000 ounces annually. Newmont Corp reported that its Ahafo gold mine in Ghana produced 145,000...

Rwanda unveiled a three-year National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP) for 2025–2027 to ensure communication continuity during disasters. The plan introduces a national emergency communication center, satellite integration for remote areas, and a unified early warning system. The initiative aligns with the UN’s “Early Warnings for All” program and aims to make Rwanda a...

The EU signed two agreements worth €4.75 billion ($5.52 billion) with Egypt under a four-year €7.4 billion ($8.6 billion) partnership launched in 2024. The first agreement provides €4 billion in macro-financial and budgetary support to strengthen Egypt’s debt sustainability and fiscal stability. The EU remains Egypt’s top trading partner, representing 22% of...

Ghana launched its National Infrastructure Plan (GIP) on October 22, 2025, aiming to modernize infrastructure by 2057 under the supervision of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC). The government estimates it will need $37 billion over 30 years, plus $8 billion annually for maintenance across all sectors. The GIP aligns with Agenda 2063, the UN Sustainable...

France and Togo will co-host an international conference on October 30 to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region. Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé, serving as African Union mediator in the Congo–Rwanda crisis, will lead the Togolese delegation. The meeting will mobilize the international community to address the humanitarian crisis in eastern DRC and promote...

Chad’s telecom regulator completed its 15th nationwide audit of mobile network service quality. Results show better signal stability in urban centers but persistent weaknesses due to energy and infrastructure issues. Chad counts 14.5 million active SIM cards, highlighting consumer pressure for better reliability and pricing. The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory...

Togo plans to raise CFA25 billion ($40.5 million) through short- and medium-term debt securities on the UMOA-Titres market on October 24, 2025. The country has already mobilized CFA264.5 billion in 2025, representing 79% of its annual borrowing target of CFA332 billion. Togo’s recent difficulties in bond auctions stemmed from rising debt levels, fiscal deficits, and an increased...