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Ivory Coast: a strategic race to become africa’s leading gold producer
Backed by a 15-year investment plan worth 38,000 billion CFA francs, Ivory Coast is openly positioning itself to become Africa’s…
African exports : a continent at the heart of global trade
Africa plays a critical role in global markets. It supplies oil, minerals, precious metals, agricultural products, and strategic resources essential…
Tariff relief by the United States : a new lifeline for african agricultural export ?
On November 14, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order exempting over 200 food and agricultural products from…
Douala Port Goes Smart: A New 4G/5G, IoT and Cloud-Powered Digital Ecosystem Set to Transform Cameroon’s Main Gateway
The Port Authority of Douala (PAD) has taken a major step in its digital transformation journey. On 17 November 2025,…
Finance : AfDB group mobilizes african stock markets to shape a new financial architecture for the continent
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched, on 18-19 November in Abidjan, a high-level series of meetings bringing together…
Africa’s new mining nationalism: the countries of Alliance of Sahel States and Southern Africa take back control
A wave of economic sovereignty is sweeping across Africa as several nations renationalize their mining sectors. Behind the rhetoric lies…
Cameroon : Paul Biya leads the nation towards recovery, innovation and jobs a new economic beginning
On November 6, 2025, President Paul Biya opened his new term with an ambitious and forward-looking inaugural address. Speaking to…
Guinea-Bissau : Chevron’s offshore entry boosts investor confidence in West Africa
The U.S. energy major’s arrival marks a pivotal moment for Guinea-Bissau’s nascent oil and gas industry and underscores the MSGBC…
Local rubber, imported tires : the paradox of Africa’s growing automotive market
As Africa’s vehicle fleet expands at record pace, the continent remains heavily dependent on imported tires despite abundant local rubber…
Nigeria : Dangote opens 10% equity in refinery expansion to global investors
Nigerian industrial Aliko Dangote, a leading figure in Africa’s industrialization drive, announced on October 26, 2025.
Rwanda : aiming for leadership in africa’s service exports
Government accelerates policies to position local providers in regional and global markets under AfCFTA and EAC framework. Rwanda is moving…
Zimbabwe : the country bets on local lithium processing to boost economic sovereignty
As Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe is set for a major shift banning the export of lithium concentrates from 2027…
ECA : promoting resilience in central and eastern Africa via trade and productive capacity development
At the 4th Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts (ICSOE), the UN Economic Commission for…
Ecobank Trade Expo 2025: Douala at the heart of Africa’s commercial ambitions
On October 1st, 2025, Ecobank launched the first edition of its Trade Expo in Douala, Cameroon. Designed as a platform…
BCEAO PI-SPI launches: instant payments revolutionize WAEMU
From September 30, 2025, the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) officially activates its Interoperable Instant Payment System (PI-SPI).…
